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GN53 JZW

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

70,262 mi
Last recorded70,262 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 JZW
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2017 70,262 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front top mount squeaking

Offside Rear low pressure almost flat

Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,566 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 63,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 57,909 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lights poor patern (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted to nr side front

Fail 5 Nov 2015 57,840 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lights poor patern (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted to nr side front

Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,742 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 53,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/r brake starting to bind

Fail 30 Oct 2014 53,684 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 13 Nov 2013 50,501 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 5 Nov 2013 50,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,650 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

registration plates condition deteriorating

Fail 13 Nov 2012 48,650 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

registration plates condition deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2011 43,258 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 43,258 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,842 miles

airbag light on

eml light on

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/r wheel starting to bind

Pass 26 Oct 2009 33,153 miles

airbag light on dash

eml light on dash

front/rear no plates det5erioating

n/s/f tyre close to limit

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 21 Oct 2009 33,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

airbag light on dash

eml light on dash

front/rear no plates det5erioating

n/s/f tyre close to limit

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,183 miles

slight freeplay in offside front top strut mount

Pass 5 Oct 2007 20,624 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 14,379 miles

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

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 JZW is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 JZW, 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 JZW registered?

GN53 JZW is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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