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CF53 CPN

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,639 mi
Last recorded49,639 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 CPN
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 49,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 May 2019 42,712 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 42,712 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 39,021 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 39,020 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 35,307 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 35,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 33,382 miles

Both front suspension struts are corroded

The front brake discs are slightly corroded

The front exhaust flexible section and the centre to rear flange is corroded

The offside front metal brake pipe is slightly corroded

The rear suspension subframe bushes are deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2015 33,250 miles

Offside rear tyre outer wall perishing not to excess

Fail 5 May 2015 33,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre outer wall perishing not to excess

Pass 10 May 2014 29,139 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 27,508 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 27,184 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 27,184 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2011 25,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,262 miles

Advise on o/s/f tyre perished and worn

Advise on wear to n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2009 21,339 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,313 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 14,159 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 10,636 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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CF53 CPN is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CF53 CPN, 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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CF53 CPN is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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