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AU03 DLD

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,491 mi
Last recorded49,491 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear outer door sills are slightly corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2018 49,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear outer door sills are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 46,801 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 46,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,897 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 40,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Jan 2014 39,905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres are perished

Fail 23 Jan 2013 39,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 39,501 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 38,663 miles

airbag light is on

both front tyre sidewalls cracked

both rear brakes binding

Pass 1 Feb 2011 37,840 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres cracked

offside front fog light broken out

Pass 9 Feb 2010 36,752 miles

air bag warning lamp iluminated

Fail 11 Feb 2009 35,474 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 35,474 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 33,926 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 30,924 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 30,924 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

front tyres cut out on inside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2006 24,807 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 DLD is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DLD, 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 DLD is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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