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KD53 ONJ

2003 Daewoo Nubira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,506 mi
Last recorded71,506 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Nubira48,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 ONJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelNubira
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 71,506 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 71,506 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 66,440 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 66,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2010 54,319 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 54,317 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,191 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 47,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,618 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

advis visual inspection of all brake pads

Fail 6 Oct 2008 36,615 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

advis visual inspection of all brake pads

Fail 14 Nov 2007 305,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2007 305,656 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2006 20,991 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 20,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Daewoo Nubira?

Based on 130,499 MOT tests across 18,637 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
5,310
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,281
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,348
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 7,921
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,434
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,811
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KD53 ONJ is a 2003 Daewoo Nubira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Nubira models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 48,614 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 Nubira fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 20,281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KD53 ONJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Nubira typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Daewoo Nubira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KD53 ONJ is a 2003 Daewoo Nubira, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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