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AU03 LCT

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,572 mi
Last recorded50,572 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 50,572 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 50,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2012 46,044 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 13 Feb 2012 46,044 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 8 Feb 2011 41,403 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,730 miles

advise damage to screen within limits at time of test

advise rear numberplate water marked but still readable at correct distance replace as soon as possible

Fail 26 Aug 2009 36,730 miles

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

advise damage to screen within limits at time of test

advise rear numberplate water marked but still readable at correct distance replace as soon as possible

Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,762 miles

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,696 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 29,696 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rack end has slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,224 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 LCT is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LCT, 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 LCT registered?

AU03 LCT is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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