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CN53 LKA

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,212 mi
Last recorded83,212 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 83,212 miles

nearside front suspension arm rear bush weak

offside front suspension arm rear bush weak

offside front tyre on 3 mm and bald on both edges

play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 5 Dec 2017 71,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 71,198 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,119 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 68,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 60,296 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre feathering on the outer tread

Pass 25 Nov 2014 60,296 miles

n/s/f tyre feathering on the outer tread

Pass 20 Nov 2013 59,465 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 55,265 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 50,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 28 Nov 2011 50,626 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,721 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 35,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2008 30,471 miles

n/s/f seat belt startring to fray

noisy front suspension

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 24 Nov 2008 30,471 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f seat belt startring to fray

noisy front suspension

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 26 Nov 2007 27,209 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 27,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 8 Dec 2006 20,882 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 LKA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LKA, 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 LKA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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