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AU03 LCA

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,661 mi
Last recorded92,661 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 LCA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 92,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 83,684 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,098 miles

auxillary belt perished

both front antiroll bar stabaliser links worn

Pass 25 Sep 2012 64,042 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,413 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,866 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,927 miles

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

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both front tyres worn to 2mm on outer edges

both rear tyres perishing.

front exhaust pipe deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2008 25,172 miles

front wiper blades just starting to smear screen very slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2007 17,857 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 7,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 7,752 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 LCA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LCA, 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 LCA registered?

AU03 LCA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is AU03 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 LCA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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