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CU53 FWX

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,243 mi
Last recorded83,243 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,243 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 83,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 79,269 miles

O/s/r and n/s/r sills corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 79,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

O/s/r and n/s/r sills corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 75,704 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

O/s and n/s sills corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 72,747 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 67,440 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

poor beam pattern in headlamps

Fail 31 Aug 2018 67,439 miles

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

poor beam pattern in headlamps

Pass 5 Sep 2017 64,012 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 64,011 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,199 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 58,199 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,973 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 55,947 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,331 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 47,930 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 47,930 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 44,763 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,897 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,690 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,218 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 35,199 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,443 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 29,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,283 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 26,594 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 FWX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FWX, 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 FWX registered?

CU53 FWX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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