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KD53 DSY

2003 Daewoo Nubira

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

30,009 mi
Last recorded30,009 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Nubira48,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 DSY
MakeDaewoo
ModelNubira
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 30,009 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear underbody corroded and covered with undersealer

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 29,516 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2025 29,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged leaking fluid (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 29,015 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 28,523 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear under body corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 27,943 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 27,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle Has Corrosion Front To Rear Of Underside

Pass 11 Jan 2020 26,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT AND REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT ALSO FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear AXLE AND UNDERBODY CORRODED

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 25,811 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 25,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 24,913 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 24,913 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 24,021 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 21,929 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 20,028 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 20,028 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 19,590 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 18,908 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 18,905 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to check nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2011 16,877 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 15,954 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 14,715 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 14,715 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,236 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 12,069 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 12,069 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 10,081 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Nubira?

Based on 130,499 MOT tests across 18,637 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
5,310
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,281
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,348
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 7,921
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,434
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,811
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KD53 DSY is a 2003 Daewoo Nubira in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Nubira models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 48,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Nubira fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 20,281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KD53 DSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Nubira typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Daewoo Nubira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KD53 DSY is a 2003 Daewoo Nubira, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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