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AO52 UKV

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,231 mi
Last recorded98,231 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 UKV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 98,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 92,730 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak around engine

o/s/r tyre worn low inside edge

Fail 27 Oct 2017 92,627 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak around engine

o/s/r tyre worn low inside edge

Pass 12 Nov 2016 87,621 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding + o/s/f

Both rear outer sills corroding

Offside Front worn on edge

Pass 4 Aug 2015 83,371 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 83,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,799 miles

Brake pipes covered/coated so unable to fully inspect

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 76,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipes covered/coated so unable to fully inspect

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,189 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres are heavily perished

the exhaust front flexi is corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 65,781 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres are heavily perished

the exhaust front flexi is corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 60,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2010 56,569 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,569 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 50,519 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,959 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,995 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 27,677 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 27,677 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 UKV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UKV, 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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AO52 UKV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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