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AO52 UKM

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,192 mi
Last recorded76,192 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 UKM
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 76,192 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 71,531 miles

Clutch Release Bearing Noisey.

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Go Out Of Shape.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Small Cut In Offside Front Tyre Inner Edge But Not Showing The Cords.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 71,531 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Clutch Release Bearing Noisey.

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Go Out Of Shape.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Small Cut In Offside Front Tyre Inner Edge But Not Showing The Cords.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 64,467 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel Filter Corroded/Wet

Middle/Rear Flange On Exhaust Fragile.

Nearside Front Brake Disc Rusty On Inside Edge.

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2012 64,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel Filter Corroded/Wet

Middle/Rear Flange On Exhaust Fragile.

Nearside Front Brake Disc Rusty On Inside Edge.

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,262 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 57,262 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Crankshaft (TDC) Sensor Leaking Oil

Front Brake Disc's In Extremely Poor And Fragile Condition, Rusty and Pitted

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,072 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 53,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,186 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 33,189 miles

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

rear no plate damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2008 33,189 miles

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

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

rear no plate damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2007 26,763 miles

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

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

advise oil leak from crankshaft position sensor

advise rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2007 26,763 miles

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

advise oil leak from crankshaft position sensor

advise rear no plate deteriorated

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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AO52 UKM is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO52 UKM, 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 AO52 UKM registered?

AO52 UKM is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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