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CU53 EFE

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,115 mi
Last recorded68,115 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EFE
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 68,115 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 60,884 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 54,228 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 54,228 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,875 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 49,863 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 49,833 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,607 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 44,607 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,090 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,087 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 22,313 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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CU53 EFE is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU53 EFE, 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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What year was CU53 EFE registered?

CU53 EFE is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is CU53 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 EFE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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