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EU53 DNY

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,626 mi
Last recorded76,626 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2019 76,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 75,980 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 75,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,380 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED.

Fail 22 Sep 2017 75,380 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,941 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR EXHAUST JOINT.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 72,941 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES.

HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR EXHAUST JOINT.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 69,399 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 65,934 miles

slight drag on o/s rear brake

some deterioration of headlamp lenses

Fail 22 Sep 2014 65,934 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight drag on o/s rear brake

some deterioration of headlamp lenses

Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,791 miles

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Fail 23 Aug 2013 61,789 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,450 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 40,990 miles

DETERIORATION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE

O/S REAR TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2mm.

SRS WARNING LIGHT SHOWING FAULT IN SYSTEM.

STEEL RING LOOSE ON FRONT EXHAUST FLEXY PIPE

Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,154 miles

SOME DETERIORATION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 21,919 miles

SOME DETERIORATION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 14,851 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 7,463 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 1,561 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 DNY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EU53 DNY, 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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EU53 DNY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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