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AU03 DKF

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,663 mi
Last recorded97,663 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 DKF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 May 2019 97,663 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust join. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to become perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to become perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 95,280 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,874 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes slightly corroded at ends

Pass 5 May 2016 88,765 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf and osf (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre worn inner edge

rear brakes binding

Pass 7 May 2015 84,015 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 75,750 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 75,750 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 68,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 61,686 miles

nsr tyre has 2 cuts in tread ..Multi v belt cracked

slight corrosion nsr and osf brake pipe

Pass 11 May 2011 55,719 miles

near side front suspension drop link worn knocking over bumps

Pass 5 May 2010 49,764 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 42,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,601 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 34,782 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 27,383 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 20,187 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 DKF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DKF, 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 DKF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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