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DX03 ZYK

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,046 mi
Last recorded73,046 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 73,046 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 73,046 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,567 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to crack due to age. 185/60R14

Fail 14 Jul 2015 59,567 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear tyre starting to crack due to age. 185/60R14

Pass 22 Jul 2014 49,229 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 44,183 miles

Drivers seat for and aft mechanism stiff

Front Brake Discs wearing thin

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,183 miles

Drivers seat for and aft mechanism stiff

Front Brake Discs wearing thin

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Off side rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 35,682 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 30,442 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,872 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,863 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 22,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,844 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 14,647 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,647 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 11,520 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 ZYK is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZYK, 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 ZYK registered?

DX03 ZYK is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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