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HG53 YEY

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

7 mi
Last recorded7 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 YEY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 7 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Dec 2011 7 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Dec 2010 72,384 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 72,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside wing mirror glass cracked

slight play in offside inner rack knuckle

both front tyres low on inner edges but raised block rec replacment

both rear wheels stiff to rotate

Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,452 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 57,161 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front numberplate damaged/deteriorating

Offside wingmirror lense damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,990 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Front numberplate cracked

Nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2008 43,990 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Front numberplate cracked

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Slight engine oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,442 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,882 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 27,665 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 YEY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HG53 YEY, 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 YEY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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