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BX53 UBC

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,782 mi
Last recorded85,782 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,782 miles

Crack in N/S of screen.

N/S/F fog light not working.

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Signs of fuel leak from tank area.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 85,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Crack in N/S of screen.

N/S/F fog light not working.

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Signs of fuel leak from tank area.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 74,715 miles

Drivers door handle broken.

N/S/F fog light not working.

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

O/S/R suspension bush debonded.

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 74,665 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Drivers door handle broken.

N/S/F fog light not working.

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

O/S/R suspension bush debonded.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 65,304 miles

Crack in N/S of screen.

N/S/F fog light not working.

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 65,215 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Crack in N/S of screen.

N/S/F fog light not working.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,923 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 56,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F fog light not working.

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,422 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 49,422 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front and osr tyres low tread

play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 4 Dec 2008 40,271 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 40,271 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Air bag light on.

Front brake pads 80-90 % worn.

O/S/R bumper corner scuffed.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 31,974 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,511 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 UBC 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 57.1%.

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 BX53 UBC, 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 UBC is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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