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KX03 VBV

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

78,246 mi
Last recorded78,246 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 VBV
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,246 miles

both headlights cloudy

Fail 25 Apr 2016 78,246 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

both headlights cloudy

Pass 29 May 2015 75,673 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 75,670 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,180 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 72,177 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,502 miles

Exhaust system - Generally corroded and deteriorated

Nearside door mirror pedestal damaged

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 69,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system - Generally corroded and deteriorated

Nearside door mirror pedestal damaged

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,758 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 63,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 61,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Aug 2010 61,001 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 57,774 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 49,544 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 49,543 miles

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

o/s/rearlamp lens cracked

rear re.no.plate slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Feb 2007 41,760 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 41,755 miles

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

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

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

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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KX03 VBV is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 KX03 VBV, 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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KX03 VBV is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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