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KG52 XZC

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,949 mi
Last recorded130,949 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 XZC
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 130,949 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 130,949 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 113,726 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 107,209 miles

E.M.L light stopping on

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r outer sill (5.2.6)

center stop light ? inopp.

exhaust mid section in poor cond. metal mount bracket corroded off .exhaust still secure

front no. plate damaged

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2015 107,116 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s r outer sill (5.2.6)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

E.M.L light stopping on

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r outer sill (5.2.6)

center stop light ? inopp.

exhaust mid section in poor cond. metal mount bracket corroded off .exhaust still secure

front no. plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 101,154 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 29 Sep 2014 101,154 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,593 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 92,531 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,717 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ecu light on

fuel pipes corroded at rear

n/s/r belt not tested child seat fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2012 84,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ecu light on

fuel pipes corroded at rear

n/s/r belt not tested child seat fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,584 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

ecu light on on dashboard

Fail 13 Sep 2011 75,584 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,720 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 67,720 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,790 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 58,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 50,050 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 42,077 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)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

long travel on handbrake (reserve available)

oil leak

power steering rack damp

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 6 Oct 2007 42,077 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

long travel on handbrake (reserve available)

oil leak

power steering rack damp

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,117 miles

long travel in handbrake (reserve available)

power steering rack damp

Fail 24 Oct 2006 35,117 miles

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

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

long travel in handbrake (reserve available)

power steering rack damp

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 XZC is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XZC, 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 XZC is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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