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KE03 PLF

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,079 mi
Last recorded123,079 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 PLF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 123,079 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 123,079 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 104,813 miles

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

front discs in poor condition inner edges

hand brake travel getting long

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 14 Jun 2011 104,813 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs in poor condition inner edges

hand brake travel getting long

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 27 May 2010 96,135 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 72,423 miles
Fail 17 May 2009 72,022 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 43,561 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 15,828 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,612 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 PLF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PLF, 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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What year was KE03 PLF registered?

KE03 PLF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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