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AU53 CUV

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,039 mi
Last recorded73,039 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CUV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 73,039 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 72,731 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 72,730 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 68,302 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 68,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure inner shaft (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2016 64,562 miles

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 3 Sep 2016 64,558 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Sep 2015 60,237 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 60,233 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,640 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 56,631 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 54,651 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,457 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Jun 2012 52,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,598 miles

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

nearside and offside steering rack arms have slight play

oil leak possibly front crankshaft seal

Fail 27 May 2011 48,576 miles

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

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

oil leak possibly front crankshaft seal

Pass 1 Jun 2010 44,231 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 38,937 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,789 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,691 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,830 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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AU53 CUV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AU53 CUV, 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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AU53 CUV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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