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DX03 ZYF

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,217 mi
Last recorded107,217 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 ZYF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2018 107,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coolant cap missing

Pass 22 Mar 2017 89,376 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 83,304 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread bald outer edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 83,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread bald outer edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,361 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 75,353 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,428 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2013 53,966 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished and wearing low

Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,102 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 46,823 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

front brake discwear and corroded on edge

slight bind on rear brakes

tyre wear on rear

Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,549 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,318 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 38,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,665 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,013 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 26,013 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,772 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 ZYF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZYF, 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 ZYF registered?

DX03 ZYF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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