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KE03 XHY

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,734 mi
Last recorded70,734 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 XHY
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 70,734 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 70,734 miles

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 16 Sep 2015 70,135 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded to excess

engine management warning light on

front exhaust flexy pipe in poor condition

major engine oil leak

offside front wiper blade worn

Fail 11 Sep 2015 70,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded to excess

engine management warning light on

front exhaust flexy pipe in poor condition

major engine oil leak

offside front wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Apr 2014 62,032 miles

wiper blade action poor

Fail 2 Apr 2014 62,025 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

wiper blade action poor

Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,779 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 56,773 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 52,374 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)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 23 Mar 2011 48,343 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 48,343 miles

engine management light on

Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,937 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,587 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,218 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,858 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 18,288 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 XHY is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KE03 XHY, 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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What year was KE03 XHY registered?

KE03 XHY is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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