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HG53 YEX

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,303 mi
Last recorded94,303 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 YEX
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 94,303 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2016 94,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired unit unplugged (3.4.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2015 90,967 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 90,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PAS pipes corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 85,999 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 85,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,193 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 80,192 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 70,321 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 62,327 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,376 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,492 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 27,370 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 23,377 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
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HG53 YEX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG53 YEX, 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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HG53 YEX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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