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BX53 UAH

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,375 mi
Last recorded81,375 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UAH
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 81,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lense cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damage front of (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lamp cloudy image just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread /sidewall (185/60/15h) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 81,368 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 78,803 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 78,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi &connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output image visible (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (185/60/14h) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output image visible (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 77,431 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 76,279 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 76,271 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 75,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 75,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 72,511 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 68,084 miles

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

slight oil leak

slight play in o/s rackend

Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

knock from front suspension

Pass 18 Sep 2013 58,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 55,729 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,582 miles

fuel staining evident fuel tank area,clip replacement evident

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brakes noisy

Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,676 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,192 miles

damage evident nearside front tyre outer wall

shoulder area wear both front tyres

Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,231 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 23,312 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 23,312 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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BX53 UAH is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 UAH, 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 UAH is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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