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SF53 YBL

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,899 mi
Last recorded37,899 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 YBL
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 37,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 36,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 34,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fan belt split

Fail 24 Nov 2014 34,243 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fan belt split

Pass 13 Dec 2013 32,609 miles

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

front silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2013 32,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2012 30,767 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 30,766 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 28,525 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 28,525 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 25,724 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,221 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2008 20,747 miles

off-side front tyre wearing out side wall

Pass 21 Nov 2007 17,388 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 13,571 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 13,571 miles

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

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

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 YBL is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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