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CU53 EFN

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,757 mi
Last recorded82,757 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EFN
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 82,757 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED AT REAR

Pass 5 Dec 2016 81,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 81,467 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 78,936 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 78,936 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 74,436 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 72,327 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,734 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,604 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 45,513 miles

air intake pipe split

nearside front shock absorber slight play

offside rear brake holding slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2008 38,817 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,727 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,277 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 EFN is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EFN, 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 EFN registered?

CU53 EFN is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is CU53 EFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 EFN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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