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AY53 CGV

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,328 mi
Last recorded125,328 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 CGV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 125,328 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 113,161 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 102,216 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 102,075 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

mil light on

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jun 2014 91,966 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 91,966 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 83,868 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)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 75,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

boot handle faulty

engine light on

nsr tyre uneven wear

osr tyre uneven wear

Pass 26 May 2011 66,642 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 56,580 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 56,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,373 miles

front discs slight corroded prob due to car standing

Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,265 miles

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

removed items from screen sight line [mot fail]

wipers poor

Pass 4 Oct 2007 38,081 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 30,710 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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AY53 CGV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY53 CGV, 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 AY53 CGV registered?

AY53 CGV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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