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HF53 HRN

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,859 mi
Last recorded104,859 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 104,859 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jul 2016 104,847 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jul 2015 96,756 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear axle slighty corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2015 96,756 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear axle slighty corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 88,728 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 80,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 80,787 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 73,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

S.R.S. Light on

o/s/r tyre has slight uneven tread wear

Pass 7 Jul 2011 61,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 50,073 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,892 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 21,591 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 21,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 10,887 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 7,574 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 7,574 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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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HF53 HRN is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HRN, 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 HF53 HRN registered?

HF53 HRN is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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