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CU03 DHP

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,097 mi
Last recorded107,097 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 DHP
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 107,097 miles

both front top mounts play when suspended

Fail 29 Feb 2016 107,097 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear box and rear to middle pipe connecter (7.1.2)

both front top mounts play when suspended

Pass 4 Feb 2015 92,469 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 92,469 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 87,921 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil needs topping up

exhaust system and centre support corroded

o/s/r brake has a slight bind unable to check hub bearings

please note that there are some testable items not fully check due to not assessable

unable to check wheel nuts and outer wheel rims due to trims fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,815 miles

engine oil needs topping up

front brake disc badly corroded / unable to check front outer brake pads

power steering pipes corroded / unable to fully check steel brake piped and fuel pipes / rear exhaust support bracket rear flange bably corroded

unable to check wheel nuts and outer wheel rim due to trims fitted

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,567 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 66,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 59,877 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Fail 22 Mar 2010 59,877 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,187 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,295 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,483 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 20,247 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 20,247 miles

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

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

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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CU03 DHP is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CU03 DHP, 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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CU03 DHP is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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