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AX53 GKC

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,993 mi
Last recorded62,993 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 GKC
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2021 62,993 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel binding

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 62,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jul 2019 62,823 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 58,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 58,784 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,223 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2017 52,223 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,504 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 48,764 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 48,726 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear wheel bearings not checked due to rear brakes

Pass 24 Jun 2014 47,122 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 45,672 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 45,652 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/R Brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,259 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,007 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,573 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,651 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 30,096 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 30,096 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 24,795 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 18,321 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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AX53 GKC is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX53 GKC, 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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AX53 GKC is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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