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DX03 ZXP

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

64,483 mi
Last recorded64,483 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 64,483 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 64,483 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 58,907 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front trailing arm bushes on the rear side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 58,907 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front trailing arm bushes on the rear side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 46,884 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion all over underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 45,229 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported in wheel arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer and inner sill repairs covered in underseal

Fail 6 Mar 2023 45,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 44,072 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 44,072 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 43,079 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody and components corroded.

Fail 8 Mar 2021 43,044 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody and components corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 42,080 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear worn inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2019 40,144 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 40,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 38,530 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 38,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 36,569 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 24,120 miles

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

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

poly belt cracking

Fail 22 Feb 2016 24,120 miles

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

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

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

poly belt cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,557 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 15,219 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 14,757 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,114 miles

both front tyres are close to wear bars.

Pass 31 May 2011 13,633 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 13,206 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 12,289 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 11,869 miles

n/s front wiper split

Pass 5 Jun 2007 10,563 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,539 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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DX03 ZXP is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 DX03 ZXP, 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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What year was DX03 ZXP registered?

DX03 ZXP is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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