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EF53 YUL

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,374 mi
Last recorded46,374 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 YUL
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 46,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 46,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,619 miles

EML on

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Fail 24 Sep 2015 43,619 miles

EML on

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,342 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,410 miles

nearside reare tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,262 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,122 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 35,122 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres cracking due to age

Pass 24 Jun 2010 31,614 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 26,972 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,490 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 18,542 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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EF53 YUL 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 76.9%.

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 EF53 YUL, 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 EF53 YUL registered?

EF53 YUL is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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