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BU03 VLP

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,771 mi
Last recorded64,771 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 VLP
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 64,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,893 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

inner arms has slight play

parking brake & service brake has just met the requirement

Pass 6 Apr 2015 57,878 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,734 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 54,734 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2012 50,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

front disc pitted front pads low

rear box rusted

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,096 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 42,053 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,601 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,677 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,080 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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BU03 VLP is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BU03 VLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 VLP registered?

BU03 VLP is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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The MOT history for BU03 VLP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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