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CU03 GDA

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,864 mi
Last recorded82,864 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 GDA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 82,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

drivers door handle broken

front brake pads close to limit

front-rear tyre sizes different

n/s/r and o/s/r door damaged

play n/s track rod inner ball joint

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2014 82,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

drivers door handle broken

front brake pads close to limit

front-rear tyre sizes different

n/s/r and o/s/r door damaged

play n/s track rod inner ball joint

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2013 72,409 miles

air box pipe split to manifold

Fail 8 Jun 2013 72,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

air box pipe split to manifold

Pass 28 May 2012 65,472 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 65,472 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,319 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 58,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,188 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 41,153 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

o/s/f abs sensor wire incorectly fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,479 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine management warring light on

Fail 29 Aug 2007 27,603 miles

Engine management light on showing .

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,603 miles

Engine management light on showing .

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

Pass 30 May 2006 19,641 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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CU03 GDA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green 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 CU03 GDA, 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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CU03 GDA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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