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AU03 DHK

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,257 mi
Last recorded78,257 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 DHK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 78,257 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s+o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,493 miles

Brake pipes at front and rear corroding

Engine oil leak

Front sub-frame showing signs of corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside outer c/v joint worn

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 24 Aug 2016 73,226 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipes at front and rear corroding

Engine oil leak

Front sub-frame showing signs of corrosion

Offside outer c/v joint worn

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Aug 2015 63,995 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,295 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 58,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 52,485 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 52,483 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,211 miles

engine/airbag check lights on

Fail 17 Jun 2011 43,301 miles

both rear tyres cracked

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,301 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,290 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,249 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,795 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 18,292 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 11,155 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 DHK is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DHK, 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 AU03 DHK registered?

AU03 DHK is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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