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DX53 GKK

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,595 mi
Last recorded121,595 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 GKK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 121,595 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Engine management light on

Fail 31 Jul 2017 121,595 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Engine management light on

Pass 11 Aug 2016 111,834 miles

Both Outer Sill Panels Rusting At Rear

EML Warnig Lamp Intermittant

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 111,834 miles

Both Outer Sill Panels Rusting At Rear

EML Warnig Lamp Intermittant

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 101,630 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 101,630 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 89,420 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn on its outer edge.

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 89,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/F tyre is worn on its outer edge.

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 79,781 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 79,781 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 73,452 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,454 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 55,074 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 55,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,022 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,009 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 37,009 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,503 miles

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

very slight tighness in steering wheen doing lock to lock check

Fail 17 Sep 2007 28,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

very slit tighness in steering on lock tolock.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,404 miles

High level brake light,one bulb inoperative.

Nearside wiper smearing slightly.

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 GKK is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GKK, 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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DX53 GKK is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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