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EU53 DLX

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,214 mi
Last recorded40,214 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 DLX
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 40,214 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 37,040 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 37,040 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 33,574 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 33,574 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 31,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 30,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 30,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 30,666 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 30,599 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 30,599 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 30,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 30,598 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 30,320 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Fail 8 Jan 2018 30,320 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 17 Jan 2017 29,931 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 29,268 miles

rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 13 Jan 2015 28,608 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

binding on o/s/f brake when wheel is turned by hand,not showing up in brake rollers.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 27,716 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 14 Jan 2014 27,716 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 26,708 miles

rear tyres outer walls perishing

Pass 13 Jan 2012 25,571 miles

perish cracks in rear tyres

Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,533 miles

binding on n/s/r brake

Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,473 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 22,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,920 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,175 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2006 12,011 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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EU53 DLX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EU53 DLX, 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 EU53 DLX registered?

EU53 DLX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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