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EU03 VCX

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

144,047 mi
Last recorded144,047 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 144,047 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 133,854 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 133,854 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 122,798 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 122,798 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 112,411 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)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 105,324 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 105,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 95,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 95,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 85,552 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 85,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 76,402 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 76,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 68,595 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 68,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 62,632 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 57,134 miles

centre mirror missing

n/s/r tyre cracking

some movement in both front top mounts

Fail 20 Feb 2008 57,134 miles

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

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

centre mirror missing

n/s/r tyre cracking

some movement in both front top mounts

Pass 16 Feb 2007 52,256 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall perishing

Fail 16 Feb 2007 52,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2006 46,207 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 VCX 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 59.1%.

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 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

EU03 VCX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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