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AY03 KGJ

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,372 mi
Last recorded135,372 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 KGJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2017 135,372 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out off shape

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

oil leavel is high

Pass 11 May 2016 127,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit ,bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes very corroded along offside ,underside

Fail 9 May 2016 127,462 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded very corroded , sill at rear end going towards centre, in two places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit ,bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes very corroded along offside ,underside

Pass 16 Mar 2015 118,706 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 118,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 107,750 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 107,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 98,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 29 May 2012 89,935 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 79,827 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binds on slightly

Fail 26 May 2010 70,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 70,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2009 62,054 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 62,034 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,724 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 43,997 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,714 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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AY03 KGJ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY03 KGJ, 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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AY03 KGJ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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