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DX53 SZW

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,019 mi
Last recorded94,019 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 SZW
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 94,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,265 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 90,265 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 May 2015 89,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

mil on

Pass 13 May 2014 84,786 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,074 miles

EML light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2013 76,890 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 69,543 miles

engine management light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 69,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 62,865 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 62,834 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2010 60,205 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,855 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 57,334 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 56,561 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 52,760 miles

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 SZW is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

DX53 SZW is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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