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CN53 KBE

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,911 mi
Last recorded83,911 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 KBE
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 83,911 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 83,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 13 Nov 2013 76,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 66,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine man light on

n/s mirror glass missing

ooth rear brakes binding requires attension

Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,921 miles

slight corrosion rear shocks

some corrosion o/s/f suspension spring saddle

Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,285 miles

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

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2010 53,248 miles

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

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2009 46,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,854 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2008 41,009 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 41,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 32,630 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 KBE is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KBE, 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 KBE is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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