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CN53 LKX

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

132,702 mi
Last recorded132,702 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 132,702 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges (heavily on inside)

Offside Front wheel binding

Fail 10 Nov 2016 132,702 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (under bonnet) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges (heavily on inside)

Offside Front wheel binding

Pass 29 Oct 2015 129,382 miles

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

o/s mirror case cracked

Fail 27 Oct 2015 129,381 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

High vis brake light has 1 bulb not working

o/s mirror case cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2014 127,508 miles

Both front wipers deteriorated but clearing screen

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 127,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside front windscreen wiper split at end

Pass 25 Apr 2013 113,744 miles

both rear axle bushes deterating

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

some handbrake travel

Fail 25 Apr 2013 113,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear axle bushes deterating

n/s/f wishbone bushes deterating

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

some handbrake travel

Pass 10 May 2012 92,579 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 70,139 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 May 2011 70,138 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,545 miles

alternator belt perished

slight engine oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2010 50,545 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

alternator belt perished

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,288 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 48,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,421 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 43,421 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2007 37,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 37,300 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,602 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 LKX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LKX, 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 LKX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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