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HJ52 UYB

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,979 mi
Last recorded79,979 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 79,979 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment ns and os front (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

both rear tyres have slight wear on inside edge

exhaust slightly corroded also slight leak at front pipe

wipers poor

Fail 15 Dec 2017 79,979 miles

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment ns and os front (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

both rear tyres have slight wear on inside edge

exhaust slightly corroded also slight leak at front pipe

wipers poor

Pass 18 Dec 2016 67,197 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on the outer edge all most to the cords

Fail 10 Dec 2016 66,973 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on the outer edge all most to the cords

Pass 22 Dec 2015 53,831 miles

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

both front tyres have uneven wear

Fail 18 Dec 2015 53,711 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres have uneven wear

Fail 5 Dec 2014 43,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 43,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 38,792 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 38,790 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 31,095 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 27,532 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 27,532 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2010 21,346 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 11,943 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 10,428 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 7,299 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 17 Dec 2007 7,299 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Dec 2006 5,771 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 UYB is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HJ52 UYB, 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 UYB is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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