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GK52 YYE

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,545 mi
Last recorded71,545 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 YYE
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 71,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Sml oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,233 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold stud broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

both rear outer sill's corroded

internal adjuster altered

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 64,233 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold stud broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

both rear outer sill's corroded

internal adjuster altered

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 54,662 miles

n/s/f door handle broken

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,270 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,395 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 44,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,934 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 37,717 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,014 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 33,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls are cracking/perished.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 30,973 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 30,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,741 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,417 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 18,024 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 15,969 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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GK52 YYE is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GK52 YYE, 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 GK52 YYE registered?

GK52 YYE is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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