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CU53 FXK

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,584 mi
Last recorded74,584 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 74,584 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 74,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 63,233 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 63,233 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 59,557 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 55,300 miles

advise deteriation to front exhaust section ( netted ) at time of test ( outer ring support loose - not affecting exhaust in any way )

advise slight deteriation to rear numberplate at time of test ( still readable at set distance of 60ft )

advise slight play detected in nearside front headlight assembly at time of test ( beam image & kick-up not affected )

Pass 11 Nov 2006 33,984 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 FXK is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FXK, 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 FXK registered?

CU53 FXK is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is CU53 FXK safe to buy?

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