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AU53 CWN

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,566 mi
Last recorded113,566 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CWN
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 113,566 miles

Corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 31 Oct 2016 113,561 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sil several places (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill several places (5.2.6)

Corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 13 Oct 2015 109,550 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 109,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 106,120 miles

windscreen cracked in zone a

Pass 30 Oct 2013 101,922 miles

o/s , n/s front brakes binding alittle

Fail 30 Oct 2013 101,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s , n/s front brakes binding alittle

Pass 22 Oct 2012 94,401 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 86,172 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 78,422 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 68,638 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 68,637 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,511 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 45,100 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 45,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 CWN is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CWN, 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 CWN is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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