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DX53 BDO

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,317 mi
Last recorded118,317 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 118,317 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 118,317 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 113,500 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 113,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 109,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 109,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 104,086 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 104,086 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 99,478 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 95,352 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 91,397 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 74,696 miles

o/s/f trye tread getting low

Fail 26 Sep 2007 74,696 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s/f trye tread getting low

Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,078 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 BDO is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX53 BDO registered?

DX53 BDO is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is DX53 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 BDO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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