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DX53 WLW

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,594 mi
Last recorded42,594 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 42,594 miles

Front to rear brakepipes corroded

NS wing mirror missing

Rear wiper missing

Pass 3 Oct 2013 37,879 miles

Front to rear brakepipes rusty in clips

Passenger mirror missing

Sump leaking slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2013 37,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Front to rear brakepipes rusty in clips

Passenger mirror missing

Sump leaking slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,568 miles

engine oil leak-looks like comeing from rusty oil filter

o/s & n/s front to rear brake pipes rusty

small nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2012 31,568 miles

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

engine oil leak-looks like comeing from rusty oil filter

o/s & n/s front to rear brake pipes rusty

small nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,910 miles

engine coolant empty

ns mirror glass missing

nsf tyre badly worn outer edge

nsr brakepipe to flex rusty

os mirror glass cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2011 27,910 miles

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

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

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

engine coolant empty

ns mirror glass missing

nsf tyre badly worn outer edge

nsr brakepipe to flex rusty

os mirror glass cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,730 miles

ns door mirror glass missing

screw in NSR tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2010 24,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

ns door mirror glass missing

screw in NSR tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,632 miles

nsf mirror glas missing

Pass 5 Sep 2008 18,245 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 18,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

engine management light on, n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 14 Dec 2006 12,860 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 WLW is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WLW, 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 WLW registered?

DX53 WLW is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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