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DK03 GNV

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,244 mi
Last recorded80,244 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 GNV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 80,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil leak

headlamp output slightly reduced

Fail 2 May 2019 80,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil leak

headlamp output slightly reduced

Pass 1 May 2018 75,375 miles

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 73,228 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bushes (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 73,226 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken bering (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken bering (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bushes (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 70,783 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 68,526 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,526 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 66,174 miles

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

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

offside rear Rear wheel jam when rotated

Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,174 miles

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

offside rear Rear wheel jam when rotated

Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,011 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,066 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 62,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 55,851 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,139 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,383 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 30,474 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 25,742 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 17,487 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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DK03 GNV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GNV, 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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DK03 GNV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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