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EY03 ADV

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,397 mi
Last recorded136,397 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 ADV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 136,397 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2015 136,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 129,600 miles

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

Oil leak

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

damage on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Jan 2014 129,590 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

damage on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn low

power steering fliud level on min limit

Pass 11 Dec 2012 123,474 miles

battery loose

engine oil leak

exhaust blowing

offside rear brake binding

offside rear tyre worn on both shoulders

pas leak

srs lamp not working

Fail 10 Dec 2012 123,470 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

battery loose

engine oil leak

exhaust blowing

offside rear brake binding

offside rear tyre worn on both shoulders

pas leak

srs lamp not working

Pass 9 Jan 2012 113,078 miles

play in both front upper suspension mountings

Fail 9 Jan 2012 113,075 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in both front upper suspension mountings

Pass 9 Dec 2010 91,221 miles

front exhaust flexy blowing

Fail 3 Dec 2010 91,217 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust flexy blowing

Pass 26 May 2010 87,122 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 87,122 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 75,544 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 74,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 63,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 63,947 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 50,499 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 ADV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EY03 ADV, 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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EY03 ADV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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