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EU03 VBJ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,459 mi
Last recorded89,459 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 VBJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,459 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 81,557 miles

abs lamp not fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2011 73,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 69,590 miles

slight wheel binding off side front.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,969 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 63,969 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

cut in nearside front tyre 1.5mm .surface cracks in tyre.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 53,029 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,239 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 28,640 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 VBJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

EU03 VBJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 16 March 2003.

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