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EU53 KPR

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,627 mi
Last recorded92,627 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KPR
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 92,627 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wheel has slight bind

Fail 10 Sep 2015 92,600 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Engine management light is on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wheel has slight bind

Pass 8 Sep 2014 87,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 87,540 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 80,824 miles

NSF wing damaged

OS door damaged

EML ON

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Sep 2013 80,824 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML ON

NSF wing damaged

OS door damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,160 miles

Battery insecure

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 61,288 miles

engine management light on

front number damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,926 miles

Engine management light on

Front number plate damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,336 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,321 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,239 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 36,239 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,305 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 29,305 miles

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

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

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 KPR is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KPR, 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 KPR is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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