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PO53 WCV

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,710 mi
Last recorded49,710 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 WCV
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 49,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

engine management light on at start of test, with high idle speed. corrected itself during the test

nearside rear and offside rear seatbelts twisted, not effecting operation

nearside rear tyre perishing, with nails in tread

Fail 28 Nov 2011 47,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

front nearside tyre on leagl limit worn inside edge

front offside tyre on wear bars

Fail 30 Dec 2010 42,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 42,789 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,412 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,536 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 21,764 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 10,166 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 9,820 miles

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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PO53 WCV is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PO53 WCV, 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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PO53 WCV is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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