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CN53 OPP

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,239 mi
Last recorded78,239 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 78,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriated

both outer rear sill corroded

both rear alloys distorted

corrosion on whole underside of vehicle

rocker cover leaking oil down engine

Pass 30 May 2019 74,006 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 69,765 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 69,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2017 61,010 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 56,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 52,878 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Dec 2013 47,325 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 47,325 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2012 43,598 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 43,566 miles

Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 41,700 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 41,700 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 37,927 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 37,927 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,580 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,511 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 30,511 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 26,948 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,323 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer tread below 1.6mm.offside front worn outer tread 2.0mm.

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 OPP is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OPP, 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 OPP is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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