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CN03 PLJ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,417 mi
Last recorded76,417 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 PLJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 76,417 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 72,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 72,345 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 67,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 67,259 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,695 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 63,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight coolant leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,943 miles

rear tyres slightly worn

slight lift in top shock bearings

Fail 26 Mar 2013 59,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres getting low on inner edges

fuel tank+ pipes rusty

some lift to both front top shock bearings

Pass 26 Apr 2012 54,661 miles

air bag light on

slight play in front top shock mounts

Fail 25 Apr 2012 54,661 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

slight play in front top shock mounts

Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,071 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 49,071 miles

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front top shock mounts are worn

exhaust system corroded and has a small leak

front suspension arm bushes creaking

possible ABS problem

Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,872 miles

air bag light on

both front tyres are very close to limit

exhaust joints are corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,845 miles

slight lift in both front top shock mounts

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,415 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 May 2007 28,510 miles

auxilary belt split

both rear tyres starting to feather on edges

oil leak from engine(head gasket)

slight brake judder on front brakes

Fail 23 May 2007 28,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

auxilary belt split

both rear tyres starting to feather on edges

oil leak from engine(head gasket)

slight brake judder on front brakes

Pass 12 May 2006 24,282 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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CN03 PLJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CN03 PLJ, 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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CN03 PLJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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