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AP53 HBZ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,901 mi
Last recorded160,901 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 160,901 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 151,235 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2013 151,235 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 116,583 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front top mounts have slight play

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall but cords not exposed

Fail 16 Nov 2012 116,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front top mounts have slight play

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall but cords not exposed

Pass 29 Nov 2011 84,773 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 84,773 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 72,200 miles

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

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

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

nearside screen wiper deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2010 72,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside screen wiper deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2009 59,651 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,023 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 45,451 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 33,924 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 33,924 miles

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

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 HBZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP53 HBZ, 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 AP53 HBZ registered?

AP53 HBZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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