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SF53 WWK

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,141 mi
Last recorded116,141 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 WWK
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 116,141 miles

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

EML on indicating a fault.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

items on rear view mirror encroach more than 40mm into the swept arae of the screen. would fail mot.

slight scratch to centre windscreen.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 116,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

EML on indicating a fault.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

items on rear view mirror encroach more than 40mm into the swept arae of the screen. would fail mot.

power steering fluid level low.

slight scratch to centre windscreen.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 91,944 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2012 91,941 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2011 71,415 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 71,415 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,390 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 51,754 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,198 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,988 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 24,779 miles

advisory both front lower suspension wishbones rear bushes starting to seperate

advisory surface corrosion on both front brake pipes

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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SF53 WWK is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SF53 WWK, 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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SF53 WWK is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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