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EU53 KUC

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Other 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,541 mi
Last recorded98,541 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KUC
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 98,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 98,541 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 94,383 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle (6.2.B.2)

fuel filter corrioded

Fail 29 Jun 2017 94,383 miles

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle (6.2.B.2)

fuel filter corrioded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 89,589 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 89,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,020 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 84,020 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 74,579 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,579 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 69,536 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 69,520 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,785 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,615 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,949 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,521 miles

advise very small split on near side wish bone bush

very slight seperation to off side wish bone bush

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,871 miles

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

advise small split to side wall near side front tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,933 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 7,786 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 KUC is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KUC, 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 KUC registered?

EU53 KUC is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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