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HJ52 OYD

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,478 mi
Last recorded123,478 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 OYD
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 123,478 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 123,472 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 123,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer/central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 106,903 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 106,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 87,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 87,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 79,792 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 74,890 miles

Clonking noise at front suspension area when braking

Front b/pads appear low

O/S plate light abit dim

Rear end outer sill areas getting corroded

Rear suspension arm mount areas abit corroded

Slight imbalance at rear service brakes

Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Advise o/s/r tyre in poor condition sidewalls cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 64,923 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 59,361 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 53,623 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,022 miles

Front to rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at rear end areas

N/S/R wheel outer rim getting abit bent

Fail 17 Aug 2010 47,020 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front to rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at rear end areas

N/S/R wheel outer rim getting abit bent

Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,690 miles

Fanbelt abit cracked and perrished

Front to rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at rear ends

O/S/F tyre getting abit low on tread

Pass 2 Aug 2008 31,846 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded slightly

Front inner b/pads appear abit low

N/S/F tyre starting to get abit low on tread

Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,413 miles

Appears to be VERY slight movement starting at O/S/R W/Bearing

O/S/F tyre getting low on tread and outer edge abit worn

Pass 14 Aug 2006 20,552 miles

Both rear indicators abit faded

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 OYD is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OYD, 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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HJ52 OYD is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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