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HD53 AWA

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,839 mi
Last recorded127,839 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 AWA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 127,839 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 127,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension Top mount Slight Play In Top Bush

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 120,688 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 120,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 114,544 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 110,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 106,598 miles

Front wipers are getting poor at clearing screen

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section next to repair (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 106,575 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section near subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Front wipers are getting poor at clearing screen

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section next to repair (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,421 miles

O/s/r sill rusting.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 102,421 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/s/r sill rusting.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 98,512 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 98,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 93,786 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 89,418 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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Sep 2011 86,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 85,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 85,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2010 84,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 81,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 81,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 80,483 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 71,893 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 65,410 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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HD53 AWA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HD53 AWA, 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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HD53 AWA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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