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CU03 HUP

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,689 mi
Last recorded108,689 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 HUP
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 108,689 miles

front and rear steel brake pipes corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 108,684 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 101,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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)

engine managment light on

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear shock absorbers seem weak

tape on nearside rear lens

Fail 7 Jan 2013 101,586 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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)

engine managment light on

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear shock absorbers seem weak

tape on nearside rear lens

Pass 7 Jan 2012 94,835 miles

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

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

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

management light on

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear shocks seem weak

Fail 7 Jan 2012 94,835 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

management light on

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear shocks seem weak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 87,838 miles

rear shock absorbers seem weak

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

engine management light on

nearside rear lens repaired with tape

Fail 7 Jan 2011 87,838 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

engine management light on

nearside rear lens repaired with tape

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear shock absorbers seem weak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 80,137 miles

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

engine management light on

heaslamp aims on lower limit unable to adjust

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 6 Jan 2009 72,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear shocks corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2008 63,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 8 Jan 2008 63,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 5 Jan 2007 52,975 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 48,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 48,652 miles

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 HUP is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HUP, 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 HUP is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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