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GN53 AUY

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,411 mi
Last recorded72,411 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 72,411 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 72,411 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 72,246 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 72,054 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

flexi pipe slightly damage

Pass 6 Feb 2018 71,902 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 66,645 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 63,155 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault.

Nearside Rear wheel has light restrictive movement

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 63,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Engine management light on indicating a fault.

Nearside Rear wheel has light restrictive movement

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 60,696 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 60,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 57,635 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 57,635 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,630 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,462 miles

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

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

age cracking to osr tyre

air bag light on

eml on

osr wheel cyl. pipe damp/weeping attention required

play in os steering arm

Fail 11 Nov 2011 51,462 miles

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

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

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

age cracking to osr tyre

air bag light on

eml on

front discs worn

osr wheel cyl. pipe damp/weeping attention required

play in os steering arm

Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,500 miles

E.M.L ON

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

Oil leak

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly age cracking

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

both rear tyres age cracking

cuts to n/s/r tyres

front exhaust flexi joint poor

front wipers smearing

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Nov 2010 46,500 miles

E.M.L ON

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly age cracking

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

both rear tyres age cracking

cuts to n/s/r tyres

front exhaust flexi joint poor

front wipers smearing

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Nov 2009 41,172 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre treads worn badly on inner edges ( close to legal limit )

eml on

slight movement in steering rack

slight side to side movement in parking brake lever

wet conditions

Pass 14 Nov 2009 41,172 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre treads worn badly on inner edges ( close to legal limit )

eml on

slight movement in steering rack

slight side to side movement in parking brake lever

wet conditions

Pass 15 Nov 2008 32,750 miles

EML On

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 23,883 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,553 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

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 AUY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AUY, 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 AUY registered?

GN53 AUY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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