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CN53 LJJ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,155 mi
Last recorded90,155 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 LJJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 90,155 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 90,155 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 78,346 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perished but no movement

slight movement in both front top strut mounts

Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,802 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 70,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,835 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 64,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 64,068 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 54,981 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,639 miles

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

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2006 32,321 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 LJJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CN53 LJJ, 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 LJJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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