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EU53 DTV

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,273 mi
Last recorded96,273 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 DTV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 96,273 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 85,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 22 Mar 2014 85,013 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Mar 2013 81,903 miles

Centre mirror missing (offside and nearside mirrors present)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

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

Slight play on both front top suspension mounts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,746 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 70,163 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 59,984 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,121 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 42,275 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 42,275 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 32,976 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 DTV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DTV, 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 DTV registered?

EU53 DTV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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