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BV03 AHL

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,676 mi
Last recorded72,676 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 AHL
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,676 miles

Centre Stop light not working

Fail 26 Sep 2016 72,635 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Stop light not working

Pass 2 Oct 2015 62,814 miles

Centre stop light not working

Corrosion to fuel pipes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Nail in osr tyre

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 62,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre stop light not working

Corrosion to fuel pipes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Nail in osr tyre

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,726 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

damage to o/s/r outer sill

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Sep 2014 48,726 miles

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

damage to o/s/r outer sill

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 41,773 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 38,908 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 38,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

N/S/R Tyre Pressure Low

Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 32,386 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,036 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 26,036 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 24,314 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 24,314 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 20,904 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 16,178 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 16,178 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Nov 2006 16,165 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,468 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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BV03 AHL is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV03 AHL, 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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BV03 AHL is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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