CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV53 CWA

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,729 mi
Last recorded119,729 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Daewoo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 CWA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 119,729 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 119,726 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 113,212 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 113,212 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 108,614 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 94,302 miles

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

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

off side rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 78,624 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 78,624 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,608 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 55,982 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 40,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,307 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 8,575 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 8,575 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BV53 CWA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc 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 BV53 CWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV53 CWA?

You can check the full history of BV53 CWA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV53 CWA registered?

BV53 CWA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is BV53 CWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 CWA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV53 CWA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV53 CWA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.