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AE53 OJL

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,663 mi
Last recorded127,663 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 OJL
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2016 127,663 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded osf,nsf and osr (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front outter door handle damaged but still usable

fuel filter corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 141,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center exhaust support is broken

n/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/f brake slightly slow to react

Fail 3 Feb 2015 121,044 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

center exhaust support is broken

n/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/f brake slightly slow to react

Pass 31 Jan 2014 114,166 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/f door handle is broken.

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode.

Fail 31 Jan 2014 114,159 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/f door handle is broken.

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 107,263 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2013 107,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake warning light stays on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 100,474 miles

both front brakes have slight bind.

n/s/r handbrake low force.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 94,504 miles

Brake discs poor

MIL on

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 86,939 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 86,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 57,839 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 57,739 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,478 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,470 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
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AE53 OJL is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OJL, 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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AE53 OJL is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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