CarVerify

Free Car Check

WA03 DKF

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,231 mi
Last recorded94,231 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Daewoo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 DKF
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 94,231 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 94,231 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,510 miles

advise engine light on

advise oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 79,937 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 69,953 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 69,953 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 62,981 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 62,981 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 58,124 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit and perished

engine management lamp on

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2011 58,104 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing close to limit and perished

engine management lamp on

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2010 50,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 50,832 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,761 miles

engine manegement light on

Fail 20 Oct 2009 42,735 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine manegement light on

Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,980 miles

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

engine manegment light on

front discs slightly warped

front no plate damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear of sill damaged

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rack damp

Fail 15 Oct 2008 34,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

engine manegment light on

front discs slightly warped

front no plate damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear of sill damaged

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rack damp

Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,148 miles

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

front brake pads near wear limiter

rack damp

Pass 11 Oct 2006 22,769 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 22,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 17,331 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside 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)

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
Full Daewoo Tacuma reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WA03 DKF is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 WA03 DKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WA03 DKF?

You can check the full history of WA03 DKF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WA03 DKF registered?

WA03 DKF is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is WA03 DKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA03 DKF shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA03 DKF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WA03 DKF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.