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CF53 CPX

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,157 mi
Last recorded152,157 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 CPX
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 152,157 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 152,149 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 137,279 miles

frt pads worn low

n/s rear brake pipe rusting

o/s frt tyre worn

oil leak

play o/s top mount area

Fail 12 Jan 2018 137,279 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

frt pads worn low

n/s rear brake pipe rusting

o/s frt tyre worn

oil leak

play o/s top mount area

Pass 19 Jan 2017 127,981 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2017 127,972 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 116,504 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 116,501 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 113,617 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 113,527 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2013 95,537 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2013 95,181 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2012 73,937 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,510 miles

advise play at offside and nearside strut tops

engine management light staying on

slight bind rear offside brake

Fail 7 Jan 2011 56,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise play at offside and nearside strut tops

engine management light staying on

slight bind rear offside brake

Pass 11 Jan 2010 34,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside mirror held by blue-tack

Fail 6 Jan 2010 34,765 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 21,347 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 17,542 miles

slight play nearside front, rear wish bone bush

Pass 5 Jan 2007 11,274 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 CPX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CF53 CPX, 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 CPX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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