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HF03 WPD

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,651 mi
Last recorded104,651 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 104,651 miles

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

underbody welded and undersealed

Pass 30 Sep 2024 102,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 100,297 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 96,946 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 93,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear outer sills welded and undersealed

Fail 16 Sep 2021 93,198 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 90,527 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 87,613 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 82,009 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 78,150 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 71,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,714 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 65,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,118 miles

Movement in both front strut top mountings

Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,266 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2013 55,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,941 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,332 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 49,332 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,121 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,604 miles

both rear tyres getting low

rear brakes holding on slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,681 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 1 Aug 2007 25,866 miles

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

bonnet stay clip broken!

Pass 27 Jul 2006 17,251 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 WPD is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WPD, 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 WPD registered?

HF03 WPD is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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