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GN03 LUJ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,418 mi
Last recorded113,418 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 LUJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 113,418 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

n/s/f bumper damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2013 113,418 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

minor exhaust leak from rear section

n/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2012 108,951 miles

damage to body nearside front

Fail 6 Jun 2012 108,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to body nearside front

Pass 26 May 2011 96,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 87,827 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 873,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 77,797 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 77,358 miles

Centre Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 66,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 May 2007 53,174 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 53,174 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

cut in inner wall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 May 2006 39,158 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 39,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LUJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GN03 LUJ, 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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GN03 LUJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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