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GL53 SXA

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,655 mi
Last recorded59,655 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 SXA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,655 miles

Central brake light partly not working.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade split.

o/s/n/s/f wheels binding slightly.

slight play in o/s/n/s/f top suspension mount bushes.

Fail 24 Apr 2019 59,655 miles

Central brake light partly not working.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade split.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s/n/s/f wheels binding slightly.

slight play in o/s/n/s/f top suspension mount bushes.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 52,642 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 52,640 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2017 47,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,443 miles

o/s/r tyre aprx 3/4mm - n/s/r tyre coming close aprx 3mm !

some play n/s/f drop link - some wear/play both front top strut mounts

Pass 2 Apr 2015 39,005 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 39,005 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 34,244 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES COMING CLOSE APRX 3MM AND WEAR ON EDGES = SOME WEAR/PLAY BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTING BUSHES = auxcillary belt cracking = BOTH REAR TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.5MM AND N/S/R TYRE TREAD START TO SPLIT

both rear shock absorber casings corroded/peeling

Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,476 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 30,476 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 28,014 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2011 24,697 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/rear bvrake slightly binding

Pass 29 May 2010 21,793 miles

o/s/rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 May 2009 18,163 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion rear exhaust box

unable to properly check outer sills due to plastic trims

Pass 21 Nov 2008 16,286 miles

front window tint not road legal

Pass 23 Nov 2007 13,307 miles

Note the window tint on the near sidefront and offside front door glass.

Fail 23 Nov 2007 13,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Note the window tint on the near sidefront and offside front door glass.

The nearside front ABS wire found insecure.

The nearside front brake hose found tobe insecure.

The nearside rear ABS wire found tobe insecure.

The offside rear ABS wire found tobe insecure.

Pass 25 Nov 2006 9,309 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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GL53 SXA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL53 SXA, 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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GL53 SXA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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