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BX53 UBH

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,224 mi
Last recorded107,224 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UBH
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 107,224 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 12 May 2025 95,019 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 12 May 2025 95,019 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 16 May 2024 87,629 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 87,535 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 87,495 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 87,476 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 83,755 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 68,474 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 62,664 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 59,573 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 59,179 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 58,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,784 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 54,307 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 54,307 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 51,956 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,311 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge and close to limit , n/s/r tyre slight uneven wear and close to limit

Pass 3 Feb 2012 46,367 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 46,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 42,047 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 39,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 36,772 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 33,172 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,035 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 UBH is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 UBH, 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 UBH is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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