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BU53 VJJ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,955 mi
Last recorded46,955 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VJJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 46,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 46,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 46,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 46,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,940 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear both wheels have slight bind

Pass 8 Sep 2017 42,397 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear wheels slight bind to both

Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,294 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 40,294 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 37,943 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

number plate lights dull

Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,746 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 30,746 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,707 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 22,677 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,188 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2009 17,662 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,995 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 12,357 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 9,996 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 VJJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VJJ, 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 VJJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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