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HJ52 UXW

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,537 mi
Last recorded45,537 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,537 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 45,536 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brakes tight

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 42,228 miles

Airbag warning light illuminated

All brakes binding slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Feb 2013 42,228 miles

Airbag warning light illuminated

All brakes binding slightly

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,213 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, nsf trackrod end, front to rear brake pipes rusting, headlamp aims just within set limits.

Fail 31 Jan 2012 41,213 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust very rusty in places, nsf trackrod end, front to rear brake pipes rusting, headlamp aims just within set limits.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 35,902 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, auxillary belt perisheda nd splitting.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 30,127 miles

exhaust rusty in places, auxillary belt perished, cambelt may be due.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,021 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 23,032 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 20,971 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 19,561 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 UXW 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 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

HJ52 UXW is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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