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HF53 HRW

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

115,210 mi
Last recorded115,210 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 115,210 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 115,208 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 107,503 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 107,500 miles

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 103,262 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 103,261 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 98,314 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 98,314 miles

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 ()

Pass 10 Sep 2016 93,969 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 93,969 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,174 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,175 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 82,175 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 75,492 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 75,492 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 69,466 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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 69,466 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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,349 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 63,349 miles

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)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 58,341 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,341 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2009 47,658 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,009 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 22,743 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2006 12,678 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,678 miles

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.

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 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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HF53 HRW is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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