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KD53 NKJ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,851 mi
Last recorded81,851 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 NKJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 81,851 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 76,525 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 72,656 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 69,933 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 69,932 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking-not showing canvas.

underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 24 Jul 2017 67,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking-not showing canvas.

underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 65,674 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,657 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,852 miles

slight brake bind on front o/s

slight brake bind on rear o/s

Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,632 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Fail 1 Nov 2011 58,632 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 52,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,449 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 40,598 miles

cracks in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,767 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 33,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,298 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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KD53 NKJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KD53 NKJ, 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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KD53 NKJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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