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HF53 KKB

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,774 mi
Last recorded53,774 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 KKB
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2018 53,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer door handle broken but still functions

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

both front shock absorber lower spring seats rusty

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

play/lift in both front strut top mountings when vehicle raised

Pass 23 Oct 2017 50,145 miles

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

both front suspension strut lower spring seats getting rusty

both outer sills starting to get rusty

headlight patterns getting weak, lenses cloudy

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

play/lift in front suspension top mountings when vehicle raised

play/wear in front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes

Fail 23 Oct 2017 50,145 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front suspension strut lower spring seats getting rusty

both outer sills starting to get rusty

headlight patterns getting weak, lenses cloudy

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

play/lift in front suspension top mountings when vehicle raised

play/wear in front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2016 46,779 miles

Nearside Front play in anti roll drop link joint

both front suspension strut lower spring seats rusty

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear exhaust deteriorating + slight leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Oct 2016 46,779 miles

Nearside Front play in anti roll drop link joint

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front suspension strut lower spring seats rusty

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear exhaust deteriorating + slight leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Oct 2015 43,286 miles

front suspension spring lower platforms getting rusty

headlight lenses deteriorating

play/wear in n/s front anti roll bar drop link joint

rear number plate deteriorating

slight leak/exhaust deteriorating (rear)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 43,286 miles

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

front suspension spring lower platforms getting rusty

headlight lenses deteriorating

play/wear in n/s front anti roll bar drop link joint

rear number plate deteriorating

slight leak/exhaust deteriorating (rear)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 40,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight lenses deteriorating

play/wear in front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar drop link joint

Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre perishing

o/s rear indicator pale

slight wear/play in front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes

Pass 29 Oct 2012 33,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 30,133 miles

NOTE child seat fitted to n/s rear seat belt preventing full inspection

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

o/s front tyre starting to perish

Fail 12 Oct 2011 30,133 miles

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

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

NOTE child seat fitted to n/s rear seat belt preventing full inspection

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Nov 2010 27,485 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,740 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 24,739 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,737 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 17,836 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 14,424 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 KKB is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KKB, 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 KKB is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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