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DX53 VJY

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,739 mi
Last recorded33,739 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 VJY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 33,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/ rear tyre side wall perished

o/s/front suspention leg top mounting movement

Fail 15 Nov 2010 33,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/ rear tyre side wall perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/front suspention leg top mounting movement

Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,019 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 21,267 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 17,062 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 11,919 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 VJY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJY, 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 VJY registered?

DX53 VJY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is DX53 VJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 VJY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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