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CN53 EJK

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,124 mi
Last recorded85,124 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 EJK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 85,124 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish along tread pattern

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2016 85,118 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish along tread pattern

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 77,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 77,985 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 76,889 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 76,887 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

HEADLIGHTS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 25 Sep 2013 75,964 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

offside front wheel slightly binding

Fail 13 Sep 2013 75,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

fanbelt missing

fuel filter corroded

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,362 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 71,347 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 69,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn very slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2011 69,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake discs worn very slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,867 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside wiper blade splitting

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2010 61,867 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside wiper blade splitting

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,959 miles

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

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2008 48,955 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 36,273 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 36,273 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 24,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 EJK is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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