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CN53 HVX

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,023 mi
Last recorded84,023 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 84,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 71,782 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 71,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,136 miles

front brake pads low

front number plate damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2013 70,115 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake pads low

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2012 65,730 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 65,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,177 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 54,722 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,998 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 44,998 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 38,698 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,698 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,876 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 HVX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CN53 HVX, 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 HVX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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