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CN53 MWA

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,244 mi
Last recorded77,244 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,244 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 73,289 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 73,289 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in 2 places (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 73,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 61,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/r wheels slightly tight to turn

Pass 12 Nov 2013 49,081 miles

Engine sump is going rusty.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear of both outer sills are going rusty.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 49,080 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear of both outer sills are going rusty.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,841 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 46,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,455 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 41,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,681 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

O/S front brake binding slightly.

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorating.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,575 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 31,963 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 28,111 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 MWA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MWA, 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 MWA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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