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AU03 DFX

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,368 mi
Last recorded95,368 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 DFX
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2018 95,368 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT LINK ARM TOP BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE FRONT LINK ARM TOP BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REARS SHOWING WHITE LIGHT (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases WHOLE SYSTEM FROM CAT BACK HOLED IN SEVERAL PLACES (7.1.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

front brake binding OFFSIDE FRONT (3.7.B.1)

ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE IN PLACES NOT ALLOWING FULL AND PROPER INSPECTION

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS 2MM (3.5.1g)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE BROKEN (6.2.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH HEADLAMPS FADED REDUCING OUTPUT / ONLY JUST GOT A BEAM PATTERN (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ENGINE AREA ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE REAR 3MM / INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE FRONT 3MM / INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF (4.1.E.1)

WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 89,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside outer door handle broken but door can still be opened

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Feb 2017 89,593 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside outer door handle broken but door can still be opened

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2016 77,418 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 70,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 65,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management lamp on

front brake discs scored

Fail 6 Feb 2014 65,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management lamp on

front brake discs scored

Pass 4 Feb 2013 61,801 miles

osf brake binding

Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,294 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,262 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 51,679 miles

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

both number plates in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,944 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,794 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,064 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 27,274 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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AU03 DFX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU03 DFX, 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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AU03 DFX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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