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GN53 ANV

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,607 mi
Last recorded115,607 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 ANV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2014 115,607 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both front wheels stiff to turn by hand

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Outer sidewall damaged nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2013 103,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre perishing/cracking low on tread outer edge not cut as deep.

Offside rear outer door handle broken and part missing - door still able to be opened from outside of vehicle. There are sharp edges.

Rear of offside outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 103,967 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre perishing/cracking low on tread outer edge not cut as deep.

Offside rear outer door handle broken and part missing - door still able to be opened from outside of vehicle. There are sharp edges.

Rear of offside outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 96,614 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 82,203 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light on

offside front sidelight dull

offside rear door doesnt open from the outside

Fail 22 Jun 2011 82,139 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 18 Jun 2010 75,295 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 75,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 67,353 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 57,401 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 57,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,731 miles

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,362 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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GN53 ANV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GN53 ANV, 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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GN53 ANV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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