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DX53 BDE

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

161,931 mi
Last recorded161,931 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 BDE
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 161,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filter corroded

radiator loose

Fail 25 Jul 2017 161,931 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 159,179 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 159,179 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 155,550 miles

both front lower arm back bushes becoming unbonded

both front top shocker bearings starting to seize

front number plate slighty discoloured

Fail 29 Apr 2011 155,537 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 155,400 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 140,143 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 140,060 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 125,581 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 125,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 112,707 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 112,707 miles

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 86,774 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 86,774 miles

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.

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 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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DX53 BDE is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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