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HN52 KJZ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,062 mi
Last recorded101,062 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 KJZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2015 101,062 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes

Brakes ; n/s/r & o/s/r inner pipes corroded

Engine ; oil leak , oil around sump *** oil level at minimum ***

Lighting ; n/s & o/s headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Note ; above advised bushes & ball joints can cause uneven tyre wear

Note ; n/s/f & o/s/f door handles damaged

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

Registration ; front & rear characters fading

Steering ; o/s trackrod end has slight play in ball joint

Suspension ; n/s/f & n/s/f anti-roll bar links have play at a ball joint

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms reaward bushes deteriorated & ball joints have play

Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 15 Jun 2015 101,062 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes

Brakes ; n/s/r & o/s/r inner pipes corroded

Engine ; oil leak , oil around sump *** oil level at minimum ***

Lighting ; n/s & o/s headlamp lenses deteriorated

Note ; above advised bushes & ball joints can cause uneven tyre wear

Note ; n/s/f & o/s/f door handles damaged

Registration ; front & rear characters fading

Steering ; o/s trackrod end has slight play in ball joint

Suspension ; n/s/f & n/s/f anti-roll bar links have play at a ball joint

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms reaward bushes deteriorated & ball joints have play

Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 3 Mar 2014 90,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front wheel bearings sound dry

offside rear tyre perishing

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2014 96,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front wheel bearings sound dry

offside rear tyre perishing

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2013 83,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

damage to nearside rear wheel outer rim

damage to offside front wheel arch/ wing

indicator stalk self cancel nearside not working

misting of oil on power steering pump and hose

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms rear bush starting to perish

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

oil leak

puncture has been repaired in offside front tyre

slight brake bind on nearside rear wheel

stone chip in front screen

Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,260 miles

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

damage to nearside rear wheel outer rim

damage to offside front wheel arch/ wing

indicator stalk self cancel nearside not working

misting of oil on power steering pump and hose

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms rear bush starting to perish

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

oil leak

puncture has been repaired in offside front tyre

slight brake bind on nearside rear wheel

stone chip in front screen

Fail 28 Jan 2013 82,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to nearside rear wheel outer rim

stone chip in front screen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

airbag light is on

indicator stalk self cancel not working nearside

misting of oil on power steering pump and hose

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

puncture has been repaired in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2012 80,183 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 77,611 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 77,611 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 72,518 miles

slight drag on rear brakes

Pass 13 Jan 2010 70,270 miles

slight bind to rear wheels(due to vehicle having been sat around for several weeks)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 69,848 miles

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)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2008 67,232 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear wiper rubber torn

Pass 23 Jan 2008 67,232 miles

rear wiper rubber torn

Pass 20 Jan 2007 64,499 miles

both rear wheel trims missing

nearside front tyre slightly perishing

Pass 13 Jan 2006

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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HN52 KJZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HN52 KJZ, 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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HN52 KJZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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