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BX53 THK

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,713 mi
Last recorded51,713 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 THK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2018 51,713 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 47,919 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 43,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,781 miles

N/s/r tyre perished

O/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,811 miles

front flexi exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,897 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 31,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 4 Oct 2012 27,978 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Oct 2011 24,404 miles

all valve stems and both rear tyres perished , slight oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 20,458 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 16,099 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 11,888 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 8,878 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 6,833 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 6,833 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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BX53 THK is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX53 THK, 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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BX53 THK is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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