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GK52 ZCL

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,264 mi
Last recorded128,264 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 ZCL
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 128,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 128,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged A.B.S RING BROKEN (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached fixings loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 123,656 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 123,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 119,254 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 119,188 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid is not aimed at screen (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 113,542 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 113,519 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 107,923 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2014 107,923 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2013 101,164 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 95,961 miles

exhaust pipe flexy slightly blowing

Fail 15 Nov 2012 95,961 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust pipe flexy slightly blowing

Pass 9 Jan 2012 91,117 miles

air bag light on

Fail 9 Jan 2012 91,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 20 Jan 2011 85,357 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 76,258 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 69,365 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 61,922 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)

engine manament light on

Pass 13 Jan 2007 54,097 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,737 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 33,737 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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 ZCL is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZCL, 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 ZCL is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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