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AR03 JRV

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,605 mi
Last recorded103,605 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 JRV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 103,605 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 103,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 98,150 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 91,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 87,249 miles

engine check light on

slight bind on nsr brake

Fail 1 Aug 2011 80,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

drive belt perished

engine check light on dash

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

reverse lights not working

slight wear in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2011 80,582 miles

Oil leak

drive belt perished

engine check light on dash

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

reverse lights not working

slight wear in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2010 73,361 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

intake pipe split

rear tyes 3mm & slightly perished

Fail 29 Jul 2010 73,361 miles

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

check light on dash

front brake discs slightly worn

front washers poor

intake pipe split

rear tyes 3mm & slightly perished

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 31 Jul 2009 66,140 miles

nsr tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 4 Aug 2008 59,198 miles

nsf outer tyre side wall perished

osr/nsr tyres getting down on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2007 51,169 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine check light on

nearside front tyre 2mm

slight perishing on alternator belt

Pass 20 Jul 2006 44,080 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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AR03 JRV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AR03 JRV, 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 AR03 JRV registered?

AR03 JRV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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