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DK03 GCX

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,851 mi
Last recorded46,851 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 GCX
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,851 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,179 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 36,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,554 miles

both front top strut mountings / pads

Pass 25 Feb 2010 15,770 miles

front tyres low

Pass 14 Feb 2009 9,650 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 8,744 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 7,276 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 4,782 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 20 Feb 2006 4,782 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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DK03 GCX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK03 GCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK03 GCX registered?

DK03 GCX is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is DK03 GCX safe to buy?

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