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CU53 EGK

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,968 mi
Last recorded94,968 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 94,968 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 94,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 91,870 miles

o/s/r door handle broken

Fail 2 Sep 2019 91,870 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r door handle broken

Pass 3 Sep 2018 87,858 miles

rust on o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 21 Sep 2017 83,852 miles

poor image on headlights

Fail 13 Sep 2017 83,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

poor image on headlights

Pass 22 Sep 2016 77,946 miles

poor image on headlights

Fail 15 Sep 2016 77,871 miles

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

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

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

poor image on headlights

Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,236 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 68,010 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear wheel bearing deteriorating.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,567 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing deteriorating.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,229 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

o/s rear wheel bearing deteriorating.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 63,227 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

o/s rear wheel bearing deteriorating.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,917 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 59,819 miles

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)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,295 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 55,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,732 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 45,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,068 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 32,828 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,476 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 23,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,640 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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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CU53 EGK is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CU53 EGK, 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 EGK registered?

CU53 EGK is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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