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GK52 YYD

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,658 mi
Last recorded114,658 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 YYD
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 114,658 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 114,658 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 109,443 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 109,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 100,690 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to offside rear hub (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front suspension arms with play at the rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 100,690 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to offside rear hub (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front suspension arms with play at the rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both nearside & offside (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 96,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 96,211 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 90,777 miles

both headlamps deteriorated but not afecting beam pattern yet

Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,056 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 84,053 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 78,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 71,166 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 63,852 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 63,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 53,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 53,270 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 45,340 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 45,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 36,998 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 28,685 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GK52 YYD is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GK52 YYD, 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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GK52 YYD is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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