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A66 KAY

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,985 mi
Last recorded61,985 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA66 KAY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 61,985 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 61,983 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 60,393 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 60,393 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 58,495 miles

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,382 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 57,382 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,297 miles

both rear doors stiff to open

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Nov 2012 53,451 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape - 185/60hr14

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Nov 2012 53,451 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape - 185/60hr14

rear brakes squealing

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,457 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 49,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2009 37,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise cleaning under all wheel arches.

Fail 24 Nov 2008 30,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 30,810 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 24,572 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,631 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 18,631 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Adv,brake inspection, o/s/f tyre outer wall damaged. Very slight play in o/s/f steering.

How Reliable is the Daewoo Kalos?

Based on 139,896 MOT tests across 9,375 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
9,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 6,491
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,218
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,419
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,582
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 3,464
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A66 KAY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 50,945 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 Kalos fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A66 KAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Kalos typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Daewoo Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A66 KAY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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