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DY52 DXO

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

50,709 mi
Last recorded50,709 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 DXO
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 50,709 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 50,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn less than 1.6 mm on outside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 39,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 39,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 29,769 miles

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

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2021 16,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 16,107 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 16,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 15,476 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 14,370 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 13,619 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 12,909 miles

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

light surface cracks to both front tyres

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Dec 2015 12,274 miles

light surface cracks to both front tyres

Pass 5 Dec 2014 11,783 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 11,175 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 10,743 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 10,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2011 10,321 miles

offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking

Fail 31 Dec 2010 9,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 9,997 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 8,999 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 8,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 8,446 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 8,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 8,141 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 7,760 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 7,444 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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DY52 DXO is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DY52 DXO, 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 DY52 DXO registered?

DY52 DXO is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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