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BU53 NYZ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,950 mi
Last recorded78,950 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 NYZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2017 78,950 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake discs corroded

front tyres wearing low on edges

n/s/r tyre worn low and lumpy on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 70,434 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,929 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 69,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,858 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 67,856 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,319 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 64,319 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 62,191 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 60,944 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,388 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,312 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 47,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,763 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 35,480 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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BU53 NYZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue 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 BU53 NYZ, 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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BU53 NYZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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