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BU53 USJ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,023 mi
Last recorded80,023 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 USJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 80,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 75,065 miles

Centre rear seat belt missing

Nearside and offside rear outer sill corroded

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 75,014 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside and offside rear outer sill corroded

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,006 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 64,003 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 53,562 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,563 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,327 miles

Centre Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 35,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,183 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,658 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,567 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 15,957 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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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BU53 USJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU53 USJ, 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 USJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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