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EY03 ACJ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,327 mi
Last recorded56,327 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 ACJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 56,327 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 55,125 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 55,125 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 52,018 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

engine has slight miss fire

Pass 28 May 2016 50,403 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 49,287 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 49,286 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 45,287 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 6 May 2014 45,287 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2012 40,182 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2012 40,181 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2011 35,046 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,785 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 27,441 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 24,215 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 19,777 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 18,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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 ACJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ACJ, 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 ACJ registered?

EY03 ACJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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