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KD53 NLT

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,006 mi
Last recorded79,006 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2017 79,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply cords

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 73,962 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 68,832 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 68,829 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 68,396 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nsr tyre slightly perishing on tread

Pass 8 Oct 2013 61,195 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 61,195 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise altinator belt noisy

advise engine manament light staying on

Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,811 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,716 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside wishbone bush starting to split

rear axil bushes starting to split

Pass 6 Oct 2010 42,347 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 36,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 36,325 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,448 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,801 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 16,253 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 NLT is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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