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AU53 HNP

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,469 mi
Last recorded70,469 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HNP
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 70,469 miles

BOOT WONT OPEN

ALL BOOTS / BUSHES / RUBBERS / POOR SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE AND POOR IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH LENSES FADED / OUTPUT VERY POOR / BEAM PATTERN ONLY JUST VISABLE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR DELAMINATING (0.1 (b))

WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS / SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Fail 16 Jan 2019 70,420 miles

Windscreen washer not working ALL WASHERS INOPERATIVE (3.5 (a))

ALL BOOTS / BUSHES / RUBBERS / POOR SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

BOOT WONT OPEN

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE AND POOR IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH LENSES FADED / OUTPUT VERY POOR / BEAM PATTERN ONLY JUST VISABLE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR DELAMINATING (0.1 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated NEARSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS / SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Pass 17 Jan 2018 68,029 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH UNITS NS AND OS OUTPUTS VERY POOR ONLY JUST GOT BEAM PATTERN (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ENGINE AREA ()

WHOLE UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY / COMPONENTS / BRAKE PIPES / SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OS AGE

Fail 17 Jan 2018 68,029 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR AND OSR OUTER SILLS HOLED (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH UNITS NS AND OS OUTPUTS VERY POOR ONLY JUST GOT BEAM PATTERN (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ENGINE AREA ()

WHOLE UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY / COMPONENTS / BRAKE PIPES / SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OS AGE

Pass 20 Jan 2017 65,721 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 65,718 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,691 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 56,401 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,568 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 41,591 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 38,787 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes have slight play// front number plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 24 Oct 2011 38,787 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

both front wishbones rear bushes have slight play// front number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2010 36,144 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,560 miles

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

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

front number plate slight dis coloured

Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,521 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,796 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 26,796 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 20,166 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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AU53 HNP is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc 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 AU53 HNP, 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 AU53 HNP registered?

AU53 HNP is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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