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CU03 GFE

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,105 mi
Last recorded73,105 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 73,105 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 May 2016 73,086 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 69,634 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 May 2015 69,620 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 May 2014 67,760 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 64,429 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 59,241 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 55,128 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 51,055 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 51,010 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 45,034 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 May 2008 38,247 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 31,207 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,050 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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CU03 GFE is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GFE, 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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What year was CU03 GFE registered?

CU03 GFE is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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