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EF53 YVE

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,215 mi
Last recorded65,215 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 65,215 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and slight damage to the inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre has cracks in the tread

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate on the sidewall

Fail 26 May 2022 65,212 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (CO and HC were passing but lambda reading too high) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi repair (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both front, lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and slight damage to the inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre has cracks in the tread

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate on the sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2021 48,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 47,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 46,166 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 44,890 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 44,866 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2015 44,478 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 44,241 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 43,155 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 42,303 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 41,029 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,516 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 37,510 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 35,063 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,716 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 29,613 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 YVE is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YVE, 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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EF53 YVE is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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