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BL03 KXY

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,722 mi
Last recorded118,722 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 KXY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 118,722 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 118,722 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 116,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 116,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 114,615 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 109,113 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 105,589 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 105,588 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 102,094 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,471 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 98,378 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 94,609 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 90,734 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 90,734 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 86,502 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 76,385 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 65,523 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 65,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

check tracking

Pass 3 Jul 2007 32,846 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 32,846 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 41,283 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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BL03 KXY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL03 KXY, 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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BL03 KXY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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