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CF53 KCU

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,916 mi
Last recorded73,916 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 KCU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,916 miles

corrosion on rear axle beam

engine management light on

offside and nearside front brake backing plates corroded

offside front cv gaiter not fully secured [staying in position during lock to lock check]

bonnet safety catch siezed in the open position

Fail 9 Oct 2014 73,695 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion on rear axle beam

engine management light on

offside and nearside front brake backing plates corroded

offside front cv gaiter not fully secured [staying in position during lock to lock check]

bonnet safety catch siezed in the open position

Pass 14 Oct 2013 64,535 miles

offside front CV gaiter loose [but secure in position]

Fail 14 Oct 2013 64,524 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

offside front CV gaiter loose [but secure in position]

Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,829 miles

airbag warning light on

engine management light on

bonnet safety catch seized

Fail 11 Oct 2012 59,685 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

airbag warning light on

engine management light on

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,314 miles

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

airbag light on

corrosion on offside front brake disc

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,826 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 18 Aug 2009 53,819 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

offside front tyre worn low inside edge

Pass 12 Dec 2008 49,205 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 41,762 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 31,355 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 KCU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KCU, 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 KCU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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