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GN53 ASU

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,322 mi
Last recorded76,322 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 ASU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,322 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S + O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Fail 27 Mar 2018 76,321 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S + O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,361 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S + O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S + O/S (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Tread

Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,651 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S + O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 69,649 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working N/S + O/S (1.2.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S + O/S (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,988 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 57,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,957 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 51,956 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

REAR WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED, RESTICTED MOVEMENT

Pass 12 Mar 2012 45,584 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Outter Tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s/f brake disc worn

n/s/f wiper end split

o/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f wiper end split

Fail 10 Nov 2009 32,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 32,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,833 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 28,833 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 22,357 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,181 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,941 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 ASU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ASU, 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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What year was GN53 ASU registered?

GN53 ASU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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