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DK03 GUE

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,313 mi
Last recorded108,313 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 GUE
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 108,313 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 108,313 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 107,911 miles

All brake pipes have slight corrosion

Front Both front headlamp lenses cloudy

Nearside Front Tyre has uneven wear

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

Slight corrosion on offside and nearside sills

Pass 30 Dec 2015 104,875 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 104,875 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 97,993 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 89,449 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 89,449 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 87,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2013 79,603 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 79,603 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,116 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 60,709 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,467 miles

rear o/s wheel hard to rotate brake binding

Pass 16 Jan 2009 40,208 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 29,503 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 20,501 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 14,079 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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DK03 GUE 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 72.2%.

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 DK03 GUE, 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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DK03 GUE is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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