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BU53 USZ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,542 mi
Last recorded81,542 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 USZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2019 81,542 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear two (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrr sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front drivers outer door handle part brocken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 77,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 73,190 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 73,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 69,012 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 64,983 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 59,837 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 59,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,342 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 46,252 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,668 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 32,939 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 26,946 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 20,625 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 14,967 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 14,967 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 USZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 USZ, 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 USZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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