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SF53 ZBW

2003 Daewoo Nubira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,039 mi
Last recorded121,039 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Nubira48,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 ZBW
MakeDaewoo
ModelNubira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 121,039 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 121,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 112,681 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 112,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 108,318 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 108,316 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Ring split (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure Glass (8.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Ring split (3.4.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 70% (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2016 105,774 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit time of test (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate srs air bag light has been disconected (5.4.2)

ns wiper split

nsf,osf ABSrings split

surface corrosion osr outer sill

Fail 18 Nov 2016 105,763 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit time of test (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns wiper split

nsf,osf ABSrings split

surface corrosion osr outer sill

Pass 18 Nov 2015 102,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

ns door mirror glass missing

nsf,osf ABS rings split

oil level low

slight play in steering nsf

surface corrosion osr outer sill

Fail 18 Nov 2015 102,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

ns door mirror glass missing

nsf,osf ABS rings split

oil level low

slight play in steering nsf

surface corrosion osr outer sill

Pass 23 Oct 2014 95,114 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 79,526 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 79,526 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,988 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 74,988 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 67,822 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 67,822 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside wiper blade split on end

Rear offside and nearside parking brake cable mounting brackets rusted and broken

Fail 8 Dec 2010 59,047 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

hand brake cable clips rusty

n/s/rear number plate light faded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 59,047 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

hand brake cable clips rusty

n/s/rear number plate light faded

Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,565 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 28,997 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 17,278 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 17,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Daewoo Nubira?

Based on 130,499 MOT tests across 18,637 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
5,310
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,281
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,348
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 7,921
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,434
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,811
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SF53 ZBW is a 2003 Daewoo Nubira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Nubira models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 48,614 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 Nubira fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 20,281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF53 ZBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Nubira typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Daewoo Nubira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SF53 ZBW is a 2003 Daewoo Nubira, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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