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BU03 VMY

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,117 mi
Last recorded89,117 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 VMY
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 89,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 86,620 miles

coil spring corroded all four of vehicles (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 86,620 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to both rear flexis at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

coil spring corroded all four of vehicles (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 82,788 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe heavily greased

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,539 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded along length

Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,895 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,272 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 68,272 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 63,887 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,566 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,221 miles

n/s/f brake pipe heavily greased

Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,015 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 43,151 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,792 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 31,824 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 VMY is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VMY, 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 VMY is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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