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YW52 KZR

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,371 mi
Last recorded92,371 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 KZR
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 92,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

bonnet secondery catch siezed

o/s/f brake slight bind

Fail 14 Aug 2013 92,367 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

bonnet secondery catch siezed

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 28 May 2012 82,180 miles

both windscreen washers aiming to o/s of windscreen

exhaust deteriorated

free play detected in steering rack n/s

free play detected in steering rack o/s

fuel filter corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 23 May 2012 82,117 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both windscreen washers aiming to o/s of windscreen

exhaust deteriorated

free play detected in steering rack n/s

free play detected in steering rack o/s

fuel filter corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 23 May 2011 77,162 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filter corroded

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 21 May 2010 72,897 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front wind screen washers just passed

Fail 19 May 2010 72,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front wind screen washers just passed

Pass 14 May 2009 70,305 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 67,583 miles

Damage to nearside front door

Damage to nearside outer sill section

Engine management lamp staying on

Fail 16 May 2008 67,551 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Damage to nearside front door

Damage to nearside outer sill section

Engine management lamp staying on

Offside front ABS cable chafing on tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2007 60,207 miles

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

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 10 Feb 2006 37,493 miles

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

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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YW52 KZR is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YW52 KZR, 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 YW52 KZR registered?

YW52 KZR is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for YW52 KZR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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