MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
offside rear number plate lens missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
O/S number plate lamp incomplete
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres stepped on inner areas of tread, advise replacement
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 Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Daewoo Kalos?
Based on 139,896 MOT tests across 9,375 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EU53 KSX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KSX, 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 KSX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 12 September 2003.
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