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DK53 UZL

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,237 mi
Last recorded97,237 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 UZL
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 97,237 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 97,237 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 91,735 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 87,982 miles

corrosion to front subframe, but stable

Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,695 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 83,442 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 83,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 81,572 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 81,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 96,042 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 74,183 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,517 miles

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

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 16 Dec 2014 62,138 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 54,421 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 45,977 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 45,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,117 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 33,205 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 24,997 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 24,995 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,658 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 14,321 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 10,954 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 10,502 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 10,502 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UZL is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

DK53 UZL is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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