MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner slight play steering arm
Offside Rear fuel filter not in correct housing / cable tied to secure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
air induction pipe split
parking brake lever near reserve travel
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel pipe damaged both fuel pipes that run from front to rear excessively corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre obviously under inflated n/s & o/s 20psi (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Inner slight play steering arm
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 20 psi (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear fuel filter not in correct housing / cable tied to secure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
air induction pipe split
coolant level low
oil level very low
parking brake lever near reserve travel
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
long handbrake travel
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Daewoo Kalos?
Based on 139,896 MOT tests across 9,375 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HF53 HRW is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 HRW, 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 HRW registered?
HF53 HRW is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 12 September 2003.
Is HF53 HRW safe to buy?
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