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CN53 CRF

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,550 mi
Last recorded58,550 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 CRF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 58,550 miles

Both headlamps distorted.

Front Upper Both sides, suspension mounts have slight play

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Both sides, shock absorbers have corrosion to the casing

Fail 27 May 2020 58,541 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking from fluid reservoir to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Both headlamps distorted.

Front Upper Both sides, suspension mounts have slight play

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Both sides, shock absorbers have corrosion to the casing

Pass 31 May 2019 57,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 17 May 2018 56,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp image deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe now heavily covered with a protective coating preventing re-inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2018 56,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp image deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2017 54,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe heavily covered in thick protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside headlamp image deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2017 54,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside headlamp image deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2016 52,578 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 52,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,735 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,112 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 49,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 47,364 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 47,364 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,819 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 45,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,713 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 43,713 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2010 36,487 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 36,487 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 29,992 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 24,664 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 19,079 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,191 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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CN53 CRF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CN53 CRF, 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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CN53 CRF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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