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CJ53 TWA

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,683 mi
Last recorded62,683 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 TWA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 62,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 63,608 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 63,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front rack end joint has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 59,618 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 59,618 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 55,136 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 55,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 46,096 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 36,485 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 27,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 26,689 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jan 2014 25,713 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 24,665 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 23,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 22,767 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 22,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 20,288 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 17,189 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 14,310 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 14,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 11,499 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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CJ53 TWA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CJ53 TWA, 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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CJ53 TWA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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