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KE03 YEJ

2003 Daewoo Nubira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,807 mi
Last recorded103,807 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Nubira48,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 YEJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelNubira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 May 2021 103,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake fluid looks poor

Pass 13 Feb 2020 95,083 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres worn on edges

front number plate damaged

rear sills corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2020 95,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres worn on edges

front number plate damaged

rear sills corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 89,992 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 89,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 82,956 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPE GETTING RUSTY

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STERRING RACK

Fail 6 Mar 2018 82,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ALL BRAKE PIPE GETTING RUSTY

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

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STERRING RACK

Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,141 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 73,118 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 61,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 61,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,892 miles

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

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

slight dampness around steering rack area

Fail 1 Aug 2014 47,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

slight dampness around steering rack area

Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,328 miles

slight corosion nearside and offside front brakepipes

slight oil leak underside vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2012 30,994 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,582 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has slight splitting to inner side wall 3mm tread left.

Fail 3 Aug 2011 29,582 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has slight splitting to inner side wall 3mm tread left.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,753 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 26,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 23,132 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 20,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,046 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2007 17,169 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2006 13,035 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 12,931 miles

advise both front tyres 3mm

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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KE03 YEJ is a 2003 Daewoo Nubira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KE03 YEJ, 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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KE03 YEJ is a 2003 Daewoo Nubira, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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