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EU03 VBT

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,073 mi
Last recorded57,073 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 VBT
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 57,073 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 54,958 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 51,324 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 51,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 48,901 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 46,276 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 46,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 43,339 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 39,699 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 39,699 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 39,397 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 39,397 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 39,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,627 miles

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 38,621 miles

Nearside rear brake binding wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,105 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,463 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,388 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,989 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 32,989 miles

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 18 Mar 2011 31,633 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,316 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 28,606 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,606 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,759 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,868 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 20,597 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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EU03 VBT is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 52,341 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EU03 VBT, 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 VBT is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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