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BX53 UAN

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,886 mi
Last recorded64,886 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 64,886 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 64,886 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 62,505 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 62,505 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 60,937 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 58,720 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 58,711 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 56,005 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 54,407 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 48,855 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 45,272 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,052 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,500 miles

offside rear door handle damaged

outer edges of both front tyres worn

Fail 8 Sep 2014 36,500 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear door handle damaged

outer edges of both front tyres worn

Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,254 miles

Alternator belt ribs cracking

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

front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

nearside rear Tyre inner wall cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2013 34,227 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Alternator belt ribs cracking

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

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

front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

nearside rear Tyre inner wall cracking

unable to open Boot lid

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,330 miles

air bag light on.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 30,575 miles

*Near side front tyre worn to legal minimum tread deprth of 1.6mm;outer tread worn out**.

BOTH Front lower suspension arms inner bush bondings starting to fail.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front link bar joint cover split

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,575 miles

*Near side front tyre worn to legal minimum tread deprth of 1.6mm;outer tread worn out**.

BOTH Front lower suspension arms inner bush bondings starting to fail.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front link bar joint cover split

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,567 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,338 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers poor

Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,682 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 20,963 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 9,068 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 UAN is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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