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EU03 MDF

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,878 mi
Last recorded80,878 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 MDF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 80,878 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamps req att soon

Fail 12 Sep 2019 80,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front headlamps req att soon

Pass 18 Sep 2018 77,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill rusting

both front headlamps req att soon

Fail 18 Sep 2018 77,372 miles

both front headlamps req att soon

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill rusting

Pass 14 Sep 2017 73,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 73,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe corroded (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light scratches (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 66,850 miles

light scratches in screen

o/s/front tyre is nailed

slight play in n/s/front ball joint

Pass 12 Sep 2014 63,240 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

light scratches in screen

Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,456 miles

slight scratches front screen

Fail 18 Sep 2013 59,456 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight scratches front screen

Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,515 miles

scratches to inside of windscreen

Fail 31 Aug 2012 55,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

scratches to inside of windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,989 miles

3 hub caps fitted

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)

rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,750 miles

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

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

slight scratches front screen

Fail 20 Sep 2010 47,750 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight scratches front screen

Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,897 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,534 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 36,022 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 28,440 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 28,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 21,569 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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EU03 MDF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EU03 MDF, 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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EU03 MDF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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