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BU03 VLR

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,990 mi
Last recorded71,990 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 VLR
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 71,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 68,688 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 68,653 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f/ (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 68,472 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

EML on dash

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,243 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 66,243 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust condition

Pass 28 Jun 2012 63,304 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

age cracks o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2011 58,964 miles

advise bonnet latch or cable suspect seizing

Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,092 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,623 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,353 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,574 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 38,574 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,491 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 23,056 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 VLR is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VLR, 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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BU03 VLR is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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