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HF03 EJC

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,291 mi
Last recorded86,291 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 86,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 82,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from back camshaft seal or gasket area

Fail 16 Oct 2012 82,175 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from back camshaft seal or gasket area

Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,429 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre close to limit & cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2010 700,041 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 70,041 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 66,879 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 56,365 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 45,983 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,700 miles

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

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

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

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 EJC is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EJC, 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 HF03 EJC registered?

HF03 EJC is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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