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DX53 GKU

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,453 mi
Last recorded100,453 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 100,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 27 Sep 2014 96,043 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 90,696 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 86,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

some brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 15 Sep 2012 866,142 miles

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

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

some brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 2 Sep 2011 74,659 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,528 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,673 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,327 miles

both front tyres worn to the legal limit on outer edges

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,304 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 28,437 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 GKU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GKU, 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 GKU registered?

DX53 GKU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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