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KD53 ONZ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,626 mi
Last recorded41,626 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 ONZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,626 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre badley perished on inner side wall

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 24 Mar 2014 41,596 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre badley perished on inner side wall

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,515 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 38,515 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

both headlamp lenses frosted

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places & loose part at front flexi

corrosion to some suspension components

nsr tyre perished

Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,882 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,264 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2011 28,264 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,702 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 25,702 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,695 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,373 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,842 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 15,842 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 14,497 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 ONZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ONZ, 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 ONZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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