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DX03 ZXR

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,354 mi
Last recorded67,354 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 ZXR
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2020 67,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear of centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Nearside and offside headlamp lenses excessively opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of nearside and offside outer sills corroded excessively (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear rear being the worst, advise replace soon (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 26,036 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 64,622 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Nearside and offside due to lenses excessively opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At rear on route to flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rearmost inner bush has total bonding failure resulting in excessive free play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside front tyres under inflated

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 60,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 57,069 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses slightly opaque (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,277 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 47,632 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,234 miles

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 30 Jul 2012 41,787 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 41,785 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,772 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 34,194 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,418 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 21,864 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 11,931 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 2,043 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 ZXR is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 ZXR, 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 ZXR is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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