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EU03 VBF

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,408 mi
Last recorded110,408 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 110,408 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 108,559 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 106,281 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 103,265 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 100,193 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 97,147 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 91,129 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 92,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 84,202 miles

Engine managment light is on

Nearside rear tyre is castlated

Fail 5 Mar 2012 84,202 miles

Engine managment light is on

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

Nearside rear tyre is castlated

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,585 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 21 Mar 2011 76,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Mar 2009 61,116 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 52,873 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 52,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2007 43,562 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,916 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 VBF 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 VBF, 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 VBF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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