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LX03 JXY

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,106 mi
Last recorded98,106 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 JXY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2017 98,106 miles

Both front link bars knocking

Both outer sill slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,436 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,886 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 25 Sep 2015 88,886 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 83,442 miles

both front lower arms have slight play in them

Fail 8 Oct 2014 83,442 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front lower arms have slight play in them

Pass 28 Oct 2013 77,607 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

outer sidewall damage o/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2013 77,607 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

outer sidewall damage o/s/f tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2012 72,447 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 71,214 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 67,498 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,498 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,037 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,571 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 44,111 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 33,671 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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LX03 JXY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX03 JXY, 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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LX03 JXY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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