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GL53 WAA

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,486 mi
Last recorded98,486 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 WAA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2018 98,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light not working (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside drivers door handle broke but still able to gain entry

Pass 13 Apr 2017 97,152 miles

Offside Front part of drivers door handle missing but can still be opened

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 97,152 miles

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

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

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 rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front part of drivers door handle missing but can still be opened

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,193 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 96,193 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 95,056 miles

Nail in front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 95,056 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2014 93,890 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 93,890 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 84,203 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 75,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 64,054 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,746 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 52,326 miles

both front brake discs are corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2007 49,220 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 42,545 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 WAA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green 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 GL53 WAA, 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 WAA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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