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EU53 JZR

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,036 mi
Last recorded100,036 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 JZR
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 100,036 miles

Engine management light is on

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 83,877 miles

Coolant leak

engine light on

Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,272 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 67,420 miles

headlamps degraded

Fail 29 Oct 2012 67,417 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

headlamps degraded

front inner brake discs poor worn condition

Pass 12 Nov 2011 61,082 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 61,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 52,761 miles

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,528 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 44,520 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,323 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 25,208 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 16,804 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 JZR is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JZR, 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 JZR registered?

EU53 JZR is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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