MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,931 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
fuel filter corroded
radiator loose
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control bonnet (6.1.B.1a)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
fuel filter corroded
radiator loose
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine management light on
front number plate slighty discoloured
slight play in offside front shocker top mount
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine management light on
front number plate slightly discoloured
slight play in offside front shocker top mount
both front lower arm back bushes becoming unbonded
both front top shocker bearings starting to seize
front number plate slighty discoloured
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front top shocker bearings becoming stiff
both front wishbone back bushes becoming unbonded
front number plate slightly discoloured
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front top shocker bearings becoming stiff and require attention soon
both front wishbone back bushes becoming unbonded
both outersills slightly damaged
engine management light on
front number plate slightly discoloured
nearside axle bush slightly perished and has slight play
offside front wheel has a slight brake bind
oil leak
slight play in offside rack joint
slight play in offside track rod end
engine management light on
nearside and offside front back wishbone bushes becoming unbonded
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
offside front sidelight dim
slight play in offside steering rack joint
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine management light on
nearside and offside front back wishbone bushes becoming unbonded
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
offside front sidelight dim
slight play in offside steering rack joint
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s rear tyre tread surface uneven
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Daewoo Kalos?
Based on 139,896 MOT tests across 9,375 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DX53 BDE is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 BDE, 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 BDE registered?
DX53 BDE is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is DX53 BDE safe to buy?
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