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EF53 YVH

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,804 mi
Last recorded73,804 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 YVH
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 73,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 56,218 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 54,274 miles

engine light on dashboard

Fail 1 Dec 2015 54,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine light on dashboard

Pass 16 Dec 2014 51,982 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,248 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 48,631 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 46,918 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 44,885 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 42,784 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,418 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 31,607 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 26,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper not effectively clearing screen

slight damage to front number plate

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 YVH is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EF53 YVH, 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 YVH registered?

EF53 YVH is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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