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DX03 ZFK

2003 Daewoo Kalos

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

92,777 mi
Last recorded92,777 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 ZFK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 92,777 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside wing slight damage

fuel filter corroded

unseal body

Fail 27 Oct 2015 92,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside wing slight damage

fuel filter corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2015 92,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded all sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable rack end damage (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front sill damage

Nearside Front wing damage

fuel filter corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 92,602 miles

n/s/r tyre perrished

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 1 Feb 2014 92,602 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

n/s/r tyre perrished

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 6 Nov 2012 83,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake service

near side rear treads are worn uneavenly

near side sill soft to the touch

Fail 5 Nov 2012 83,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake service

near side rear treads are worn uneavenly

near side sill soft to the touch

Pass 14 Nov 2011 82,771 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

power steering fluid low

rear brakes noisey when aplyed

sills soft to the touch

some second hand parts used too repair car ???

Fail 12 Nov 2011 82,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front brake discs pitted

power steering fluid low

rear brakes noisey when aplyed

sills soft to the touch

Pass 7 Aug 2010 60,596 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres inner edges starting to wear

minor oil leak

nearside front tyre outer edge worn and is just legal

nearside rear of front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside and nearside front suspension top mounts have slight movement

offside front drop link dust cover split but has no play

Fail 7 Aug 2010 60,596 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres inner edges starting to wear

minor oil leak

nearside front tyre outer edge worn and is just legal

nearside rear of front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside and nearside front suspension top mounts have slight movement

offside front drop link dust cover split but has no play

Pass 14 Aug 2009 50,216 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 50,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT SHOWING

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,393 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,456 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,806 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 17,806 miles

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

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

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 ZFK is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 ZFK, 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 ZFK is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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