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DK53 UXZ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,029 mi
Last recorded34,029 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 UXZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 34,029 miles

Exhaust Front Flexy Pipe Worn

Front Wiper Blades Worn 16" 22"

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight Corrosion To Fuel Tank

Pass 19 Jan 2015 32,041 miles

Exhaust Front Flexy Pipe Has Wire Flex Securing Ring Insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2014 30,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

brake fluid black

oil leak on sump

Fail 6 Feb 2014 30,194 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

brake fluid black

oil leak on sump

Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,091 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil Level On Min

Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,907 miles

nearside front tyre on 3.5mm in centre 3/4 of tread but nearly bald on outer edge

nearside rear tyre staring t crack on sidewalls - not to cords yet

tyre pressures on nearside were low before test - reset to spec

Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,706 miles

Advise - Oil Leak On Engine?.

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 16,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dents on top of front wings

Pass 9 Dec 2008 11,379 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 2 Jan 2008 7,000 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 3,696 miles

N/S/F Tyre - Chunk taken from outer sidewall (Not through to core)

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 UXZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DK53 UXZ, 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 UXZ registered?

DK53 UXZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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