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WA53 FMY

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,449 mi
Last recorded86,449 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 FMY
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 86,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,048 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 81,003 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 74,307 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 74,307 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 68,634 miles

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r tyre getting low 2mm

Pass 15 May 2015 60,929 miles

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

O/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 15 May 2015 60,929 miles

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

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

O/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 8 May 2014 54,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 50,521 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT BINDING N/S/R BRAKE

Pass 8 May 2012 45,771 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 45,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,535 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 36,580 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,796 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 23,202 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,590 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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WA53 FMY is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WA53 FMY, 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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WA53 FMY is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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