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AE53 OHJ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

81,969 mi
Last recorded81,969 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 OHJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 81,969 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

age related underbody corrosion

both rear tyres perishing but cords not visible

subframe modified

Pass 24 May 2021 81,753 miles

both headlights clouded but beam image still visible

both rear tyres cracking but cords not visible

underbody corroding

Pass 28 May 2020 81,495 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 81,493 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 81,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both headlights clouded but beam image still visible

Pass 6 Jun 2018 80,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 80,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 80,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both headlights clouding

Fail 9 Jun 2017 80,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both brakes (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both headlights clouding

Pass 2 Jun 2016 79,745 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 79,745 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,236 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 77,904 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 77,904 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 75,486 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,486 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 71,972 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 71,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,746 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 62,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 52,399 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,929 miles

n/s/rear tyre is wearing unevenly on the inside

Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,860 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,365 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 16,612 miles

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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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AE53 OHJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AE53 OHJ, 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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What year was AE53 OHJ registered?

AE53 OHJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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