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KD53 NYZ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,850 mi
Last recorded82,850 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 NYZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 82,850 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 79,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 75,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 67,087 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 65,118 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 61,888 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front anti roll link gaiter deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt and water

Pass 4 Dec 2017 59,407 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 56,482 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 53,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 47,338 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 47,323 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,139 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 38,726 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 35,399 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,399 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 31,100 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,661 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 21,594 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 17,209 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 NYZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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