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DE52 TMZ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,627 mi
Last recorded67,627 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 TMZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 67,627 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s n/s rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

o/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2019 67,617 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s n/s rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

o/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2017 63,680 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 62,304 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

wipers not always self parking.

Fail 23 Nov 2016 62,304 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

wipers not always self parking.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 61,246 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 61,246 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,136 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding.

Fail 28 Jan 2015 60,136 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 57,386 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/f wiper slightly loose.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 57,386 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/f wiper slightly loose.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 53,826 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 50,127 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 46,776 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,056 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 43,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,214 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,441 miles

engine management light staying on

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,187 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 19,403 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 19,403 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

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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DE52 TMZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE52 TMZ, 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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DE52 TMZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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