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DX03 ZYM

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,171 mi
Last recorded88,171 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 88,171 miles

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2012 88,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 84,295 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 84,221 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

cedntre rear seat belt missing

osf anti roll bar link has slight play

rear indicator bulbs dis colouring

Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,804 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 25 Mar 2009 70,812 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 70,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 65,398 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 65,366 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 61,194 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 ZYM is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZYM, 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 ZYM registered?

DX03 ZYM is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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