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KE03 AYS

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,277 mi
Last recorded75,277 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 AYS
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 75,277 miles

Inlet pipework from air box to inlet manifold split/failed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush heavily worn/partial separation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush heavily worn/partial separation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Strong Advise: Both front top strut mounts heavily worn and extensive lift when vehicle raised

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes,unions and ferrules

Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,697 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes heavily aged/worn and partial separation

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Strong advise: Both front top strut mounts heavily worn and show extensive lift when vehicle raised

Pass 5 Sep 2018 74,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre low/wearing outer edge

Strong Advise: Nearside front and offside front lower arm rear bushes heavily worn and splitting

Strong Advise;Both front top strut mounts heavily worn and show extensive lift when vehicle raised

Pass 2 Sep 2017 73,421 miles

Play/wear in both front top strut mounts (Vehicle raised)

Strong Advise: Both front lower arm rear bushes heavily worn and splitting

Pass 5 Sep 2016 72,772 miles

Front Top strut mounts worn

Front lower arm (rear bushes) Worn/splitting

Fail 28 Jul 2016 72,768 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front lower arm (rear) bushes showing age/splitting

Front top strut mounts worn

Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,517 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,230 miles

Nearside front and offside front lower arm rear bushes worn/splitting

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Fail 18 Sep 2014 70,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front and offside front lower arm rear bushes worn/splitting

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,473 miles

Damage to outer sills

Minor chips in windscreen

Nearside front and offside front lower arm rear bushes showing age and wear

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Fail 13 Sep 2013 69,473 miles

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

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

Damage to outer sills

Minor chips in windscreen

Nearside front and offside front lower arm rear bushes showing age and wear

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,513 miles

Battery insecure

Damage to nearside and offside sills

Minor chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Wet Test

Fail 1 Oct 2012 66,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

Damage to nearside and offside sills

Minor chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Wet Test

Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,080 miles

Battery insecure

EML On

Minor bodywork damage to various trims/panels/sills

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing and tread deteriorating

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Slight damage to nearside rear seat belt

Slight play in top strut mounts

Strong Advise:Front lower arm rear bushes worn/splitting

Fail 28 Jul 2011 62,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Battery insecure

EML On

Front wheel nuts incorrectly fitted

Minor bodywork damage to various trims/panels/sills

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing and tread deteriorating

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

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

Offside rear brake slight bind

Offside rear quarterlight missing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Slight damage to nearside rear seat belt

Slight play in top strut mounts

Strong Advise:Front lower arm rear bushes worn/splitting

Fail 3 Mar 2011 62,015 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,669 miles

slight wear on both front wish bone rubbers and needs tracking

Fail 4 Mar 2010 49,408 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear subframe bushes debonding

Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,650 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 28,587 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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KE03 AYS is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KE03 AYS, 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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KE03 AYS is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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