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HF53 HRL

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

99,235 mi
Last recorded99,235 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 HRL
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2023 99,235 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 92,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 92,323 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 86,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 82,291 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 82,282 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and excess play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both headlamps poor

Pass 1 Jun 2019 76,830 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 74,774 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak sump gasket ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

bolt missing from front exhaust mount into engine block

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 10 May 2018 74,773 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding and bearing not tested (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak sump gasket ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

bolt missing from front exhaust mount into engine block

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2017 72,696 miles

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

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

damage to front number plate

nearside steering rack boot perished

Pass 4 May 2016 69,961 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2016 69,961 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 May 2015 67,003 miles

front number plate damaged

play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 5 May 2015 67,003 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 2 May 2014 63,510 miles

all tyre walls slightly perished

front tyres beginning to low on outer edges

Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,432 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 60,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 57,532 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,532 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 52,440 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 50,145 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,559 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,162 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,809 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,865 miles

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

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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HF53 HRL is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HF53 HRL, 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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HF53 HRL is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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