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DK53 UXD

2003 Daewoo Kalos

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,363 mi
Last recorded73,363 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 UXD
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 73,363 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2019 73,363 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cradle mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 71,856 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 71,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 70,686 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 70,686 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 68,638 miles

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

handbrake may need adjustment or repair

Pass 11 May 2015 65,772 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,868 miles

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

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated but not excessive

Fail 16 Apr 2014 57,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated but not excessive

Pass 9 May 2013 52,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,782 miles

srs warning light on

Pass 14 Apr 2011 41,859 miles

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

rear both tyres perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2010 38,380 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 38,380 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 34,439 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,621 miles

some wear noted to nsf and osf lower arm bushs

Fail 2 Jul 2007 24,620 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some wear noted to nsf and osf lower suspension arm rear lower bushs

Fail 17 Jul 2006 18,205 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 18,205 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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DK53 UXD is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DK53 UXD, 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 DK53 UXD registered?

DK53 UXD is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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