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GK52 YYO

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

49,243 mi
Last recorded49,243 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 YYO
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,243 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides, also rough bearing when rotated (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake pipes covered in grease

front section of brake pipes under car covered in grease

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2016 49,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing anchorages x3 missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides, also rough bearing when rotated (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

front brake pipes covered in grease

front section of brake pipes under car covered in grease

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,953 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,186 miles

both front arms rear bushes starting to perish.

damage to o/side rear door.

exhaust system corroding.

under body corroding badly. needs good oil spray.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 43,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both front arms rear bushes starting to perish.

damage to o/side rear door.

exhaust system corroding.

under body corroding badly. needs good oil spray.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,507 miles

o/side rear door damaged

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Fail 25 Mar 2013 42,507 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/side rear door damaged

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

starting to corroide needs good oil spray

Fail 28 Mar 2012 41,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

n/side front abs ring damaged

starting to corroide needs good oil spray

Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,728 miles

air bag light on

n/s mirror glass insecure

Fail 6 Apr 2011 39,728 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag light on

both front tyres low pressure

n/s mirror glass insecure

nail in n/s rear tyre

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Apr 2010 37,606 miles

slight play in osf nsf lower arm rear bushes

Fail 14 Apr 2010 37,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in osf nsf lower arm rear bushes

Pass 9 Feb 2009 37,521 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 37,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r brake sqeak

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,937 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,818 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 24,136 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 YYO is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YYO, 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 YYO is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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