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AE53 OJA

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,173 mi
Last recorded66,173 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 OJA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 66,173 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 43,661 miles

Airbag light on

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,742 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Fail 23 Oct 2009 35,742 miles

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,333 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 23,085 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 14,656 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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AE53 OJA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AE53 OJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE53 OJA registered?

AE53 OJA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is AE53 OJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 OJA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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