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EU53 DTK

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,904 mi
Last recorded139,904 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 DTK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2017 139,904 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Fronts to rears & both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Nearside & offside (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 137,297 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 132,751 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre has a nail in

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2016 132,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre has a nail in

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 125,666 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 125,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 124,579 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing thin

Pass 18 Jan 2013 99,865 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 99,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 71,542 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,677 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)

offside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,339 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 41,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 32,602 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,134 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 16,028 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 DTK is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DTK, 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 DTK registered?

EU53 DTK is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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