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HJ52 OYP

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,568 mi
Last recorded89,568 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 89,568 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

slight corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 8 Jan 2014 86,340 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 86,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 76,993 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 76,792 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

headlamp lens in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2011 68,787 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 60,966 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,486 miles

Air bag light on

EML light on

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 52,486 miles

Air bag light on

EML light on

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 43,571 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 33,902 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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HJ52 OYP is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OYP, 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 OYP registered?

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

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