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KD53 NMZ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,621 mi
Last recorded63,621 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 NMZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 63,621 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s screen small crack

Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,286 miles

Battery clamp missing

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 49,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Battery clamp missing

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 42,745 miles

Drivers door handle broken

Rear wiper split

Fail 21 Jan 2013 42,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Drivers door handle broken

Rear wiper split

Pass 15 Dec 2011 38,744 miles

nail in nsf tyre

osf door handle broken but still opens door

srs light on

Fail 21 Oct 2011 38,243 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2010 35,300 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,371 miles

both rear tyres splitting badly and n/s/r worn uneven on inside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,042 miles

o/s rear tyre uneven tread wear, slight play lower arm bushes

Fail 21 Apr 2008 25,042 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre uneven tread wear, slight play lower arm bushes

Pass 4 Apr 2007 21,091 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 21,088 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 NMZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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