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AU03 LBE

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,991 mi
Last recorded82,991 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 LBE
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 82,991 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 82,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 82,989 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Engine mount bush perished

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drivers seat showing frame

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

Fail 23 Dec 2014 77,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 77,142 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 75,190 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perrished.

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn smooth.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 75,190 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perrished.

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn smooth.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 64,358 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 64,373 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,461 miles

Nearside rear brake slight binding when spun.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 57,461 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake slight binding when spun.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,225 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,341 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,572 miles

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

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

damage to offside outer sill

Pass 13 Apr 2007 17,309 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 16,050 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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AU03 LBE is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AU03 LBE, 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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AU03 LBE is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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