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DK03 GRU

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,876 mi
Last recorded87,876 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,876 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 87,674 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,932 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,048 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to the front brake discs

corrosion to the offside rear outer sill

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 1 Aug 2016 76,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to the front brake discs

corrosion to the offside rear outer sill

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2015 68,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to the front brake discs

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 22 Jul 2014 60,691 miles

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

front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 9 Jul 2013 51,863 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

nearside front wheel rim damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,283 miles

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 8 Jul 2011 34,529 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 28,569 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 26,056 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 22,251 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light on

rear wiper split

Fail 13 May 2008 22,204 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light on

rear wiper split

Pass 4 May 2007 17,981 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 14,056 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage not exposing core

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 GRU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GRU, 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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What year was DK03 GRU registered?

DK03 GRU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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