MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
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
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
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
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 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.
Is DX53 SZW safe to buy?
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