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KJ03 AWX

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,806 mi
Last recorded75,806 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 AWX
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 75,806 miles

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

High level centre stop light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Feb 2013 75,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

High level centre stop light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Nov 2011 66,412 miles

Catalyst loose inside pipe but functioning ok

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2011 66,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Catalyst loose inside pipe but functioning ok

Engine has very bad miss-fire

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 54,949 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 54,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,986 miles

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

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

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

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

abs light out time test

Fail 29 Sep 2009 45,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,296 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 36,296 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 26,921 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 18,090 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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KJ03 AWX is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KJ03 AWX, 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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KJ03 AWX is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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