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KD53 NLC

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,370 mi
Last recorded36,370 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2015 36,370 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 35,099 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 33,942 miles

both rear tyres outer wall deteriorated noted.

very minor play on both suspension top mountings front noted.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 33,126 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,672 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,135 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 21,085 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 17,951 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 13,930 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 NLC is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NLC, 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 KD53 NLC registered?

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

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