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KG52 XXU

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,364 mi
Last recorded113,364 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 XXU
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 113,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhast front bracket rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2016 113,640 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets broken (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 99,831 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 98,660 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 98,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 96,114 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 96,114 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 92,537 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 89,838 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2012 89,838 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 84,573 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 84,573 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,251 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Offside rear tyer cracking on outter edge and wearing low on inside

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2010 75,251 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Offside rear tyer cracking on outter edge and wearing low on inside

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,344 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 55,053 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 45,337 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 45,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2006 35,005 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 35,005 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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KG52 XXU is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KG52 XXU, 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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KG52 XXU is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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