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BJ03 NPV

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,599 mi
Last recorded71,599 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 NPV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2018 71,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak from rocker cover ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 56,787 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Aug 2016 56,787 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 50,798 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 50,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded/pinholed/leaking.

fuel filter corroded.

oil leaks.

fuel filter retaining clamp rubbing against axle.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 48,188 miles

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

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

exhaust corrodede and slight blow

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/f seaping grease from cv boot

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres deteriorated

slight bind to n/s/r brake

Pass 12 Aug 2013 42,214 miles

corrosion to brake pipes.

corrosion to fuel filter.

corrosion to suspension components.

deterioration to headlamps.

deterioration to nearside front lower arm bushes.

deterioration to rear axle bushes.

nearside drive shaft,outer boot leaking grease.

oil leaks.

oil level on minimum.

slight fluctuation to front brake readings.

Fail 12 Aug 2013 42,212 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

oil leaks.

oil level on minimum.

corrosion to brake pipes.

corrosion to fuel filter.

corrosion to suspension components.

deterioration to headlamps.

deterioration to nearside front lower arm bushes.

deterioration to rear axle bushes.

nearside drive shaft,outer boot leaking grease.

slight fluctuation to front brake readings.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,611 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 32,508 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Jul 2011 32,508 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 28,845 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 30 Jul 2010 28,845 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 10 Jul 2009 24,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate gas water damage

Pass 2 Jul 2008 21,579 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 21,579 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 18,622 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 14,915 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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BJ03 NPV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BJ03 NPV, 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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BJ03 NPV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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