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CU03 DKV

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,314 mi
Last recorded126,314 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 DKV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 126,314 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper & Lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 83,912 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

fuel filter rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2014 79,010 miles

Nearside Front 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 73,073 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 73,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 68,551 miles

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

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

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

offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Aug 2012 68,551 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,412 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 57,278 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 46,545 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,137 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,002 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,571 miles

Advise on [tinted window's on front nearside and front offside of vehicle dark tint]

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 DKV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CU03 DKV, 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 DKV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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