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EU03 VBM

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

50,347 mi
Last recorded50,347 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 VBM
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 50,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both front shocks corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 50,083 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread split

Nearside Rear tyre tread split

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre has splits in the side wall and tread

Offside Rear tyre side wall split

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

both front shocks corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 50,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in the tread

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 49,893 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in the tread

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 49,893 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in the tread

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

rear reg plate loose

Pass 26 Jul 2017 49,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 49,512 miles

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

drivers wiper

Fail 25 Jul 2016 49,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

drivers wiper

Pass 3 Aug 2015 48,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear rear reg plate

drivers wiper

Fail 3 Aug 2015 48,808 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195x60x15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear rear reg plate

drivers wiper

Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,353 miles

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

near side rear tyre has splits in the side wall. 195x60x15

rear washer no water

Fail 28 Jul 2014 48,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side rear tyre has splits in the side wall. 195x60x15

rear washer no water

Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,047 miles

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

near side rear tyre split but no cords visable

Fail 23 Jul 2013 48,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

near side rear tyre split but no cords visable

Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,795 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 47,795 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,351 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 37,619 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Sreering Rack Showing Signs Of A Slight Leak

Fail 20 Jul 2009 34,256 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,256 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,430 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 28,019 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 21,742 miles

rear wiperblade deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2006 18,462 miles

bad oil leak on engine

rear wiperblade split

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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EU03 VBM is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EU03 VBM, 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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EU03 VBM is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 16 March 2003.

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