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HX03 LUY

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,869 mi
Last recorded90,869 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 LUY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 90,869 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 90,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 86,246 miles

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

NAIL IN THE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE.

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT BUT STILL CLEARS WINDSCREEN.

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

OFFSIDE BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING.

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING RACK JOINTS.

Fail 9 Feb 2016 86,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER SECTION (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

NAIL IN THE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE.

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT BUT STILL CLEARS WINDSCREEN.

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

OFFSIDE BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING.

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING RACK JOINTS.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 81,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

nearside rear brake binding

slight blow from rear silencer

slight corrosion on nearside rear steel brake pipe

slight engine oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 81,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

nearside rear brake binding

slight blow from rear silencer

slight corrosion on nearside rear steel brake pipe

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 76,535 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear brake binding but not to excess.

part of centre brake light out.

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 76,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear brake binding but not to excess.

part of centre brake light out.

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer.

Fail 4 Feb 2013 71,972 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 71,972 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 68,152 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,192 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

o/s/r indicator started working when tapped(continued to work all through mot plus service)

rear axle bushes starting to perish

rear exhaust starting to corrode

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 12 Feb 2010 59,768 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 54,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 48,298 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,403 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,456 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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HX03 LUY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX03 LUY, 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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HX03 LUY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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