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CU53 EHH

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,256 mi
Last recorded79,256 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,256 miles

185 / 60 / 14 tyres fitted

Fuel line corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Axle corroded

Slight oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 79,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both sills (6.1.B.2)

185 / 60 / 14 tyres fitted

Fuel line corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Axle corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 67,336 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 67,336 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 59,556 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 59,556 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,977 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 54,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,379 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 50,231 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,231 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,810 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 46,810 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 41,364 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,163 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,416 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 EHH is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EHH, 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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CU53 EHH is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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