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HF03 EFT

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,887 mi
Last recorded54,887 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 EFT
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 54,887 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 54,070 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on tread

Engine management light on

Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,117 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,523 miles

Engine management light on

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 27 Feb 2014 50,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light on

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,034 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 49,034 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light on

Pass 2 Mar 2012 47,519 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 47,519 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,721 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 1 Mar 2011 45,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine management light on

Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,080 miles

EML light on

Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,632 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,973 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,960 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 20,757 miles

n/s rear tyre worn smooth on outer tread edge

o/s rear tyre also getting low tread on outer edge

Fail 16 Mar 2006 20,757 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn smooth on outer tread edge

o/s rear tyre also getting low tread on outer edge

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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HF03 EFT is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HF03 EFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF03 EFT registered?

HF03 EFT is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is HF03 EFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 EFT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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