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BV53 AOF

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,642 mi
Last recorded74,642 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 AOF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 74,642 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 64,448 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,456 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r axle bushes deterted

Pass 23 Nov 2013 52,800 miles

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 49,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 45,320 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wiper blades are slightly smearing

nearside rear tyre is perished/cracked

offside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracked

rear number plate is slightly faded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,025 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front top shock absorber mount slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2009 33,018 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 33,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,953 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 27,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 23,007 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,007 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 17,036 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 17,036 miles

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

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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BV53 AOF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV53 AOF, 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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BV53 AOF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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