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KB53 AAV

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,688 mi
Last recorded90,688 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 AAV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 90,688 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2016 90,688 miles

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

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,500 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 86,421 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 80,313 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 80,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,907 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 75,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,058 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 68,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,477 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,829 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 32,402 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,402 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,959 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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KB53 AAV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KB53 AAV, 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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KB53 AAV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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