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AP53 HBY

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,316 mi
Last recorded37,316 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 37,316 miles

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

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Fail 26 Nov 2012 37,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f brake pads very low, looks like they have been very hot as gone brittle

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2011 33,897 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 33,897 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 31,018 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 31,018 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,276 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,547 miles

front & rear number plates detiorating.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 19,799 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 15,273 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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AP53 HBY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP53 HBY, 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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AP53 HBY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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