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DX03 KFG

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

46,158 mi
Last recorded46,158 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 KFG
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 46,158 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rigger to floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 46,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced os,ns (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rigger to floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 35,321 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output os,ns (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 35,025 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced os,ns (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os,ns (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam no aim tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 20,183 miles

n/s rear door check strap broken stiff closeing door

rear boot not opening ltd inspection inspection done with seats down

Fail 21 Jun 2022 20,178 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged o/s n/s rotors corrroded and split (1.6 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear broken (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel brakes not tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s rear door check strap broken stiff closeing door

rear boot not opening ltd inspection inspection done with seats down

Pass 24 Jun 2021 17,817 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner wing corrosion

front suspension legs corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2021 17,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner wing corrosion

front suspension legs corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2021 17,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 17,694 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 17,486 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 17,271 miles

Nearside Rear lense damage

front suspension legs corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2018 17,271 miles

Nearside Rear lense damage

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

front suspension legs corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2017 17,058 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 17,058 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 16,733 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 16,726 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 16,377 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 16,092 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 15,811 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 15,811 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 15,482 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 15,482 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,083 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 15,083 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 14,627 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,101 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 14,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 13,450 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 12,400 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 10,297 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in the offside front streering rack end

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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DX03 KFG is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 DX03 KFG, 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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DX03 KFG is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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