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DX53 GKJ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,074 mi
Last recorded87,074 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 GKJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 87,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 87,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate cannot be opened (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 82,518 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 82,518 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 72,083 miles

fuel filter corroded

rear brakes slight bind

Fail 14 Jun 2014 65,601 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 65,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,749 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 59,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jun 2012 53,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2011 45,388 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 41,671 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,445 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to tear recommend replace

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls worn

Offside front tyre tread splitting recommend replace

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 22,563 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2008 22,562 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine & airbag warning lights on

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2007 13,360 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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DX53 GKJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DX53 GKJ, 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 DX53 GKJ registered?

DX53 GKJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 26 October 2003.

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