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DX53 GKN

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,134 mi
Last recorded118,134 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 GKN
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 118,134 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 110,657 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

centre rear exhaust deteriorated

engine intermittently increasing in idle of own accord and vibrating heavily

rear boot outer handle sticking

Fail 7 Sep 2012 110,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

centre rear exhaust deteriorated

coolant level below minimum mark

engine intermittently increasing in idle of own accord and vibrating heavily

rear boot outer handle sticking

vehicle internal headlamp adjuster control missing

Pass 20 Sep 2011 101,740 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

auxiliary drive belt perished

oil seapage from sump gasket area

Fail 19 Sep 2011 101,734 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

auxiliary drive belt perished

oil seapage from sump gasket area

Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,727 miles

alternator belt worn

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 81,266 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

auxiliary drive belt heavily perished

both front windscreen wipers smearing slightly and offside front wiper blade split at ends

front brakes squealing when applied

offside front lower fog lamp not working

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,127 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front (both sides) brake disc(s) corroded

metal in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2007 61,870 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,913 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 GKN is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green 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 DX53 GKN, 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 GKN is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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