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CN53 LKP

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,252 mi
Last recorded115,252 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 115,252 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 115,251 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 104,766 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Front brake back plates corroded

Front shock absorber top mount slightly worn

Fuel filter corroded but not leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 104,588 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

alternator belt perished

brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake back plates corroded

front top shock mounts slightly worn

front wiper linkage worn

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

headlights slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front lower rear wishbone bushes slightly worn

nearside and offside rear outer sills slightly corroded and welded

nearside rear shock cover insecure

rear axle corroded

rear wiper worn

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Nov 2019 99,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 7 Nov 2019 99,544 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dis-colouring (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill - marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2018 95,031 miles

Front brake backplates corroded

Nearside Front lower suspension rear bush

Nearside Rear tyre

Offside Front lower suspension rear bush

Rear coil spring top mountings corroded both

Rear unable to open tailgate

Fail 31 Oct 2018 95,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle outer handle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake backplates corroded

Nearside Front lower suspension rear bush

Nearside Rear tyre

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door handle not able to open part missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front lower suspension rear bush

Rear coil spring top mountings corroded both

Rear unable to open tailgate

Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,575 miles

Nearside Front brake backplate corroded

Offside Rear coil spring top mounting corroded

Offside Rear tyre inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2017 88,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake backplate corroded

Offside Rear coil spring top mounting corroded

Offside Rear tyre inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2016 81,951 miles

rear wiper

Fail 28 Oct 2016 81,951 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper

Pass 29 Oct 2015 76,999 miles

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

Offside inner rack joint worn

Fail 28 Oct 2015 76,929 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside inner rack joint worn

Pass 30 Oct 2014 69,579 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 69,575 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 63,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2012 59,738 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 58,487 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 58,487 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 57,403 miles

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

N,S,R TYRE 2-3ML

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,794 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2-3ML

Pass 5 Nov 2008 48,666 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 43,849 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 33,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 33,440 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 LKP is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LKP, 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 LKP is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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