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DS52 AEN

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,732 mi
Last recorded74,732 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 AEN
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 74,732 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 74,728 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 68,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 68,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 64,931 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,844 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 58,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,869 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 49,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 49,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise evidence of heat damage to o/s front disc & pads

advise front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,486 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 35,337 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 33,756 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 26,791 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Dec 2005 26,791 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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DS52 AEN is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue 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 DS52 AEN, 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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DS52 AEN is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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