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HG53 YEC

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,036 mi
Last recorded38,036 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 YEC
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 38,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 34,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 31,597 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 28,346 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 28,014 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 27,919 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 29 Oct 2013 27,449 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 26,872 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,917 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,085 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 24,608 miles

slight spliting of rear axel tube bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,707 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 21,500 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 21,500 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 17,730 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 17,730 miles

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

near side wiper split on end

slight play in steering rack

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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HG53 YEC is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HG53 YEC, 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 HG53 YEC registered?

HG53 YEC is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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