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EY03 ABK

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,374 mi
Last recorded89,374 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 ABK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 89,374 miles

AIR INTAKE HOSE IS PERISHED AND SPLIT

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,676 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 73,676 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,133 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2015 48,845 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2015 48,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 43,960 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 39,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 36,015 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 36,015 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 May 2011 32,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 28,521 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 26,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 26,029 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 25,539 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 18,735 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 18,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 14,815 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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EY03 ABK is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EY03 ABK, 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 EY03 ABK registered?

EY03 ABK is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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