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DX53 BCU

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,024 mi
Last recorded55,024 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 BCU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,024 miles

O/S front outer door handle broken but able to open door

Fail 27 Jan 2011 55,024 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S front outer door handle broken but able to open door

Fail 10 Feb 2010 49,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs rusting on inner side

offside front brake starting to become tight

slight cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall but not deep

Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,982 miles

front brake discs rusting on inner side

offside front brake starting to become tight

slight cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall but not deep

Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,924 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 36,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2007 28,056 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,133 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 26,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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DX53 BCU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DX53 BCU, 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 DX53 BCU registered?

DX53 BCU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is DX53 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 BCU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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