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EU53 KUE

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,150 mi
Last recorded72,150 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KUE
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 72,150 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps deteriorated

brake and suspension components corroded

exhaust flex joint deteriorated

front wipers slightly deteriorated

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2016 65,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 65,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,165 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,942 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 45,922 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,507 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer ege

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 20 Apr 2013 44,443 miles

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)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,158 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 43,158 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,084 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 37,775 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,872 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 24,712 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 24,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,301 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 19,252 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KUE is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green 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 KUE, 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 KUE is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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