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AY03 KGP

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,667 mi
Last recorded52,667 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 KGP
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 52,667 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 52,665 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Pipe At Rear Section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 48,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 48,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 43,167 miles

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent with Vehicle Age

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Dull (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Dull (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 43,166 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent with Vehicle Age

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Dull (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Dull (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 31,219 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2016 22,731 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 22,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 20,709 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 20,709 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,209 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 18,437 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 18,437 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 17,181 miles

rear brakes sticking

Fail 18 Jun 2012 17,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes sticking

Pass 17 Jun 2011 15,761 miles

Nail in rear tyre

slight binding from rear brakes

Pass 18 Jun 2010 14,279 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 12,746 miles

air bag light on

Pass 18 Jun 2008 11,041 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 9,391 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 7,506 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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AY03 KGP is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AY03 KGP, 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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AY03 KGP is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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