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KE03 RZY

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,815 mi
Last recorded79,815 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 RZY
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 79,815 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished/deteriorated, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure cable tied (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat cushion slight defective

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 79,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished/deteriorated, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure cable tied (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat cushion slight defective

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 79,495 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure brake hose cable tied (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper split

Fail 28 Jun 2024 79,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure brake hose cable tied (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper split

Pass 11 Jul 2023 78,871 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Steering coloumn area sound comming when steering

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (Light output reduced) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake drums back plate (Corroded)

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Additional braking device connector insecure brake hose flexi joint area (Tie clipped on/loose)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (Light output reduced) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake drums back plate (Corroded)

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 78,537 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body seal area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake drum rear outer back plate corroded

Offside Front Additional braking device connector insecure Brake hose flexi-joint holder area (Tie-Clipped on/loose) (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body seal area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body seal area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake drum rear outer back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 78,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock Absorber (Corroded)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Additional braking device connector insecure Brake hose flexi-joint area (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Bracket holder area damaged/loose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing bold on the inner edges area

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering fluid leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 77,926 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (Shock absorber Corroded) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads area (Deteriorated) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (Shock absorber Corroded) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (Smears) (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads area (Deteriorated) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 76,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), deteriorated on the outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated on the outer and inner edges

Rear Both sides Tyre deteriortaed on the inner treads area

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 76,153 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), deteriorated on the outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated on the outer and inner edges

Rear Both sides Tyre deteriortaed on the inner treads area

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 75,121 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade smears

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wiper blade smears

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,201 miles

Nearside Rear brake bind

front wipers smearing screen

steering rack weeping

steering rack weeping

steering rack weeping

Fail 30 Jun 2017 74,201 miles

Nearside Rear brake bind

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

front wipers smearing screen

steering rack weeping

steering rack weeping

steering rack weeping

Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,070 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 66,918 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,616 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,823 miles

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

centre exhaust box corroding.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,752 miles

nearside/offside front to rear brake pipes,rear sections corroding.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,029 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,432 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside/offside front tyre treads wearing low on edges.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,855 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 33,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,629 miles

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 12 Jun 2007 20,822 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 14,865 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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KE03 RZY is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KE03 RZY, 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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KE03 RZY is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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