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RN03 OEK

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,423 mi
Last recorded74,423 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 OEK
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 74,423 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded & spliting

Front exhaust flexi pipe spliting & starting to blow

Oil leaks from engine

Very heavy oil leak from oil pressure switch -close to excess-

Pass 21 Dec 2012 70,522 miles

Boot release handle stiff

Front brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 66,574 miles

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

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

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

both wipers split on ends

corrosion starting on offside front metal brake pipe under wheel arch

Fail 15 Dec 2011 66,574 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

both wipers split on ends

corrosion starting on offside front metal brake pipe under wheel arch

Fail 22 Dec 2010 61,120 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 61,120 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 51,825 miles

Both rear indicators are fading from amber towards white

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 51,825 miles

Both rear indicators are fading from amber towards white

Pass 2 Dec 2008 43,282 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 43,255 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 26,204 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,086 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 12,377 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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RN03 OEK is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RN03 OEK, 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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RN03 OEK is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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