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BL03 UBD

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,020 mi
Last recorded111,020 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 UBD
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 111,020 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 104,513 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust front flexe deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 104,509 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 101,285 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 93,574 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 85,046 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,867 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 65,835 miles

both rear tyres perishing / cut in tread nearside rear tyre

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 4 Aug 2009 55,661 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,177 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 35,836 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 26,163 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 UBD is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BL03 UBD, 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 UBD is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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