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WA03 UML

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,311 mi
Last recorded72,311 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 UML
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 72,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 66,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 60,037 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 55,420 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front cross member damaged

offside front fog not working

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,420 miles

offside front fog not working

Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front cross member damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,908 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Radiator crossmember badly damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2014 51,908 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Radiator crossmember badly damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,833 miles

Air intake pipe between air filter housing and inlet manifold split.

Auxiliary belt perished.

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 47,833 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Air intake pipe between air filter housing and inlet manifold split.

Auxiliary belt perished.

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 42,978 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 42,978 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag light on

Auxiliary drive belt perished

Coolant leak

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

both rear wheel slightly tight to turn by hand

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 5 Aug 2011 38,734 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 38,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2010 34,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 29,766 miles

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,766 miles

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,330 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded.

Offside front tyre on legal limit,needs changing immediately.

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Slight front brake judder.

Windscreen washers ran out of water during test.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 20,187 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 14,452 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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WA03 UML is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WA03 UML, 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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WA03 UML is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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