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HF03 EKN

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,899 mi
Last recorded88,899 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 EKN
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 88,899 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 82,906 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 77,429 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 77,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 19 Jul 2013 71,904 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 71,867 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,341 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,421 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 52,142 miles

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

Nearside rear seat belt has slight fraying

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 44,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 37,780 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 37,780 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 30,470 miles

Both front tyres on limit 1.6mm

Both rear tyres perrished and unevenly worn.

Offside front lower arm rear bush poor condition.

Offside front wheel dented.

Rear indicators bleached.

Fail 18 Jul 2007 30,470 miles

Both front tyres on limit 1.6mm

Both rear tyres perrished and unevenly worn.

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

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

Offside front lower arm rear bush poor condition.

Offside front wheel dented.

Rear indicators bleached.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,539 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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HF03 EKN is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EKN, 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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HF03 EKN is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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