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HD53 JKX

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,187 mi
Last recorded72,187 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 JKX
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 72,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre perished around inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 5 May 2016 72,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake application uneven Very slow to react (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre perished around inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 13 May 2015 67,245 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 67,245 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 60,944 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 60,944 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2013 55,355 miles

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 27 Dec 2012 53,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f brakes slightly binding

Pass 7 Dec 2006 23,054 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 22,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JKX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HD53 JKX, 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 HD53 JKX registered?

HD53 JKX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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