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CU03 HVJ

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,398 mi
Last recorded76,398 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 HVJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 76,398 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 76,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 73,965 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 73,965 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,444 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 71,444 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside & nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside & nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 69,559 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 69,559 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 66,510 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 66,510 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 62,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,223 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 58,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,803 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 48,041 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 42,870 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 38,683 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 28,107 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 19,471 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 19,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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CU03 HVJ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 CU03 HVJ, 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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CU03 HVJ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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