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GN03 LWC

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,400 mi
Last recorded131,400 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 LWC
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 131,400 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 131,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear leans brocken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working leans brocken (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 120,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 120,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 113,875 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2017 113,875 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2016 111,031 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 111,010 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 103,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamp lenses faded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 98,888 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 92,005 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 92,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside cv joint abs ring fractured

Fail 2 Aug 2012 84,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside outer door handle brocken but door still opens

Pass 2 Aug 2012 84,942 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside outer door handle brocken but door still opens

Pass 4 Aug 2011 77,697 miles

drivers door handle broken but still opens

Pass 9 Aug 2010 69,056 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 60,277 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 60,266 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 52,739 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 52,739 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,353 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 43,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front exhaust down pipe damaged

o/s/r wheel rim badly distorted/damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2006 33,911 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 33,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 LWC is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LWC, 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 LWC is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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