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AU03 DKE

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,316 mi
Last recorded62,316 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 DKE
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 62,316 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 62,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 49,207 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroed

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front door hinge slight movement

Offside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Fail 30 Dec 2015 49,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroed

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front door hinge slight movement

Offside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,156 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating!

Pass 18 Nov 2013 41,220 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust deteriorating!

Pass 15 May 2012 39,106 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2012 39,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2011 37,906 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 36,236 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 33,999 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 32,036 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 21,148 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 9,884 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 DKE is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DKE, 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 DKE is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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