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KE03 ONX

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,128 mi
Last recorded141,128 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 141,128 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion on rear axle.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 141,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion on rear axle.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 139,256 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 136,426 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 133,370 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 129,756 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 125,997 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 120,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 120,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 114,646 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 108,557 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 102,436 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 96,163 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 88,965 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,513 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 72,193 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 72,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 66,668 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,294 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 86,385 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,294 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 56,425 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 56,425 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,199 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,571 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,122 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,570 miles

rear wiper blade split

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 ONX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KE03 ONX, 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 ONX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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