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GM03 HKY

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,802 mi
Last recorded67,802 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 HKY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 67,802 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 64,031 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake has little adjustment left at lever

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2022 63,964 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, next to rear axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, next to rear axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake has little adjustment left at lever

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2021 59,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking Brake has little adjustment left at lever

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2021 59,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking Brake has little adjustment left at lever

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2019 55,658 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass missing

Pass 18 Dec 2018 51,144 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass missing

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 51,144 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass missing

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 47,812 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 42,722 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outside edge and close to wear bars

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,593 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,272 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 34,272 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 31,228 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 28,730 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 27,541 miles

nearside front tyre has a small cut in outer wall

Pass 18 May 2011 25,295 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 22,608 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 22,567 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

air bag light on

Pass 21 May 2009 20,367 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)

Pass 27 May 2008 17,407 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 13,398 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2006 9,992 miles

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

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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GM03 HKY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GM03 HKY, 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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GM03 HKY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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