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EU03 MHL

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,748 mi
Last recorded99,748 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 MHL
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 99,748 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 99,748 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 86,561 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (2.4.G.1)

o/s sill corroded at front

Fail 6 Feb 2018 86,561 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s sill corroded at front

Pass 30 Jan 2017 82,759 miles

Corrosion of both front coil spring bottom mountings.

Corrosion of brake pipe out to O/S/F flexi hose.

Corrosion of brake pipes out to both rear wheel cylinders.

Corrosion of power steering pipes.

N/S/R tyre worn on edges.

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 82,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion of both front coil spring bottom mountings.

Corrosion of brake pipe out to O/S/F flexi hose.

Corrosion of brake pipes out to both rear wheel cylinders.

Corrosion of power steering pipes.

N/S/R tyre worn on edges.

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 80,652 miles

Corrosion of N/S/F and O/S/F coil spring bottom mountings.

Corrosion of brake pipes out to both rear wheel cylinders and O/S/F flexi hose.

Corrosion of power steering pipes.

N/S/F tyre worn on outside edge.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 80,623 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion of N/S/F and O/S/F coil spring bottom mountings.

Corrosion of brake pipes out to both rear wheel cylinders and O/S/F flexi hose.

Corrosion of power steering pipes.

N/S wiper rubber split.

N/S/F tyre worn on outside edge.

O/S/F wheel bearing not checked because brake binding on.

Reverse lamp not working.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 79,146 miles

reverse lamp inoperative

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s/f sidelamp slightly dull

Pass 31 Jan 2014 76,546 miles

Corrosion of brake pipes out to rear wheel cylinders.

Corrosion on power steering pipes.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 76,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion of brake pipes out to rear wheel cylinders.

Corrosion on power steering pipes.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear silencer section corroded and slight leak.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 74,825 miles

slight bind on all brakes

Pass 26 Jan 2012 72,605 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 69,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 66,446 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 63,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 61,279 miles

A smell of fuel but no leaks found.

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 55,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 40,030 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 MHL is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MHL, 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 MHL is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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