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EU53 USG

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,613 mi
Last recorded85,613 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 85,613 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 85,613 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 73,265 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 62,160 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 62,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,651 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 51,631 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,590 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 44,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,024 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 37,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hubcaps fitted

Pass 19 May 2011 34,585 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 34,578 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,268 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,084 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 22,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 USG is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 USG, 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 USG registered?

EU53 USG is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is EU53 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 USG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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