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GP53 NTV

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,555 mi
Last recorded100,555 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 NTV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 100,555 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 100,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 93,714 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 93,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 71,899 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 71,892 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 65,495 miles

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

exhaust front pipe flexi joint deteriorated

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2012 65,386 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust front pipe flexi joint deteriorated

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2011 57,682 miles

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

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

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

gear box leaking oil

rear brake lmbalance

both rear braks are binding on

Pass 10 Jul 2010 49,862 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly scored

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,305 miles

nearside rear brake binding very slightly

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Fail 13 Jul 2009 42,305 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding very slightly

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 14 Jul 2008 35,188 miles

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

both rear tyres have some cracking to outer sidewalls (unable to see cords) both front tyres have some cracking between tread blocks (unable to see cords)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 33,791 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2006 32,490 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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GP53 NTV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GP53 NTV, 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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GP53 NTV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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