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CD03 AGE

2012 Daewoo Kalos

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests40 (30 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,817 mi
Last recorded76,817 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD03 AGE
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

30 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 76,817 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 68,555 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 59,884 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 59,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 68,151 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 49,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

offside front suspension mounting worn

Fail 28 Mar 2024 49,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

offside front suspension mounting worn

Pass 12 Sep 2023 64,242 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 44,462 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2022 62,201 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 44,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wipers slow

Pass 20 Sep 2021 57,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 57,386 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 43,906 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 43,893 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 53,049 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 53,048 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 43,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers slow

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 43,521 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers slow

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 49,100 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 42,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 42,598 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,691 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 7 Sep 2018 44,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 41,106 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,091 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust mount is corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 28,744 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,561 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 13,677 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 35,718 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 35,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 11,168 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,908 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,018 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,821 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 19,211 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 16,516 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,443 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 10,868 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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CD03 AGE is a 2012 Daewoo Kalos in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CD03 AGE, 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 14 years old, this Daewoo Kalos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CD03 AGE is a 2012 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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