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HJ52 OYA

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,967 mi
Last recorded34,967 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 OYA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 34,967 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tytres sidewalls cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2015 34,967 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tytres sidewalls cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2014 33,186 miles

Offside front brake has a slight bind

Slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Fail 28 Jul 2014 33,185 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front brake has a slight bind

Slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 31 Jul 2013 30,632 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 30,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 27,690 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 23,610 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,317 miles

o/s front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 5 May 2009 20,940 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,439 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,578 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 18,796 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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HJ52 OYA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HJ52 OYA, 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 HJ52 OYA registered?

HJ52 OYA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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