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EU03 MDV

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,207 mi
Last recorded94,207 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 94,207 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 94,207 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 87,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 87,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 80,694 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre cracked on side wall

o/s/rear tyre cracked on side wall

Pass 1 Feb 2014 74,861 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 73,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on 2 engine light on

Pass 9 Feb 2013 73,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on 2 engine light on

Fail 18 Feb 2012 71,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 71,859 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 70,821 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 61,924 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 52,629 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 44,784 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,739 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 35,739 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 31,539 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 MDV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver 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 EU03 MDV, 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 EU03 MDV registered?

EU03 MDV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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