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GN03 LKU

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,943 mi
Last recorded133,943 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 LKU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 133,943 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 133,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

CO2 Levels not stabilising as should, advise servicing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2010 119,581 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 93,349 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 81,898 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2007 67,586 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 67,586 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 51,799 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 51,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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GN03 LKU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN03 LKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN03 LKU?

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What year was GN03 LKU registered?

GN03 LKU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 March 2003.

Is GN03 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 LKU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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