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KD53 NZA

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,134 mi
Last recorded67,134 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,134 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in the window screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded on both rears (5.3.2 (b))

front flexi pipe corroded/broken away but not leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2017 62,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen chipped (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 62,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement excessive play o/s/f rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen chipped (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 57,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake appears noisey

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2016 57,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake appears noisey

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2015 55,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front wheels slighty tight to turn (brake pads sticking in caliper ?)

both rear tyres have sidewall cracks and cracks / cuts in tread

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat ....n/s/r seat belt not fully checked

Fail 1 Aug 2015 55,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front wheels slighty tight to turn (brake pads sticking in caliper ?)

both rear tyres have sidewall cracks and cracks / cuts in tread

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat ....n/s/r seat belt not fully checked

Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,159 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childs seat fitted to nearside rear

Multiple stone chips to front windscreen

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre heavily perrished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,304 miles

both front ABS ring slightly cracked

nail in nearside front tyre

slight play in offside front inner knuckle

Pass 2 Apr 2011 43,655 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,508 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 87,258 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,592 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 33,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar drop ling rubber boot split

offside rear shock absorber outer casing very corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2007 29,311 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 20,805 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 20,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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 NZA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NZA, 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 NZA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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