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NK53 SRO

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

57,242 mi
Last recorded57,242 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 SRO
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 57,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

e.m.light on

Fail 7 Oct 2013 57,242 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

e.m.light on

Pass 5 Oct 2012 54,143 miles

Oil leak

e.m.light on

Fail 5 Oct 2012 54,143 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

e.m.light on

Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,178 miles

E,M.LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2011 50,178 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

E,M.LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 45,634 miles

E.M.LIGHT ON SIDE WALL CRACKED ON N/S/F TYRE HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Fail 30 Sep 2010 45,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

E.M.LIGHT ON SIDE WALL CRACKED ON N/S/F TYRE HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,743 miles

N/S/F TYRE WALL CRACKED

Fail 15 Oct 2009 40,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE WALL CRACKED

Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,959 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY

Fail 30 Sep 2008 37,959 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY

Pass 26 Oct 2007 34,559 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 34,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2007 28,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s & n/s rear tyres sidewalls starting to deteriorate

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2006 28,206 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 28,206 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Daewoo Tacuma?

Based on 100,978 MOT tests across 9,200 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
6,041
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
9,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,796
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,096
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,910
Registration plate lamp not working 2,630
brake binding 2,281
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NK53 SRO is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 52,341 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Tacuma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 11,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK53 SRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Tacuma typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Daewoo Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK53 SRO is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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