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EU53 URZ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,978 mi
Last recorded77,978 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 URZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 77,978 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 76,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 73,568 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 69,305 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 63,180 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front washers weak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 50,433 miles

osf tyre on limit

Fail 22 Jul 2010 50,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf tyre on limit

Pass 20 Jul 2009
Pass 26 Jul 2008 36,846 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 36,845 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,093 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 14,608 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 URZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 URZ, 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 URZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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