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AP53 HGJ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,667 mi
Last recorded76,667 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HGJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,667 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 76,667 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,343 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 73,342 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 71,028 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 64,089 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,791 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 46,945 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,948 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 37,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,572 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 15,935 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 15,935 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HGJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

AP53 HGJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is AP53 HGJ safe to buy?

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