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KD53 NZC

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,299 mi
Last recorded85,299 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 85,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommended (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres perishing and starting to split between tread

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges due to under inflation

offside rear tyre badly perished -recommend soon

Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,845 miles

oil leak

wipers smeary

Fail 13 Sep 2013 78,056 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 78,056 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 74,533 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs ery poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2012 74,533 miles

front discs ery poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2011 70,051 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 70,051 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 57,993 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,993 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,800 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 32,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to fully examine front to rear brake pipes as they are partly covered by fuel tank

Pass 29 May 2008 32,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to fully examine front to rear brake pipes as they are partly covered by fuel tank

Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,943 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 19,943 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 16,269 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 NZC is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NZC, 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 NZC registered?

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

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