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AU03 LCY

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,884 mi
Last recorded80,884 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 LCY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 80,884 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 80,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 80,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

engine check light on

Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,771 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 74,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,873 miles

drivers window inop

Fail 23 Aug 2012 67,873 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

drivers window inop.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,153 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 61,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,482 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,263 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 40,681 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,304 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 32,304 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 23,484 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 LCY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LCY, 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 LCY registered?

AU03 LCY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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