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CU03 HUJ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,366 mi
Last recorded52,366 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 52,366 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm ansd perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

inner steering rack joints have slight play

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 52,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion x2 (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm ansd perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

inner steering rack joints have slight play

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 50,382 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front n/s and o/s lower arm bushes slight play

front n/s and o/s top suspension point has play

Pass 17 Dec 2014 46,287 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 46,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 43,351 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 43,351 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 43,186 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside wiper split on ends

Pass 29 Nov 2012 39,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aims have been adjusted

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 39,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aims have been adjusted

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 34,951 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 34,951 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 29,890 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 29,890 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,893 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,954 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 May 2007 20,283 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,687 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 HUJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 HUJ, 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 HUJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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