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VX53 AXK

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,059 mi
Last recorded99,059 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 AXK
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 99,059 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 98,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 84,499 miles

hand brake high

Fail 23 Jun 2012 84,499 miles

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

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

hand brake high

Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,827 miles

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

long handbrake travel

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,289 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 56,620 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 56,620 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,067 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,913 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 41,913 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,827 miles

Front Power steering ram(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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VX53 AXK is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VX53 AXK, 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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VX53 AXK is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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