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GU52 VKK

2002 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,515 mi
Last recorded175,515 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Kalos53,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 VKK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 175,515 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 175,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 162,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 161,445 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 161,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 161,443 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brakes unbalanced

Pass 9 Dec 2011 152,226 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

both rear brake pipes starting to rust

engine oil leak

n/s/f wheel cover missing

Pass 14 Dec 2010 142,307 miles

battery loose in tray

n/s/f wheel cover missing

Fail 14 Dec 2010 142,307 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery loose in tray

n/s/f wheel cover missing

Pass 16 Dec 2009 137,293 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on the outer edge and are perishing

some play in the offside track rod inner joint

Fail 16 Dec 2009 137,293 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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)

both front tyres wearing on the outer edge and are perishing

some play in the offside track rod inner joint

Pass 26 Nov 2008 127,052 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management warning light remains on.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 111,214 miles

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

v5 details differ to that on vehical

Pass 15 Nov 2006 94,416 miles

offside front tyre on limits

Fail 15 Nov 2006 94,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre on limits

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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GU52 VKK is a 2002 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Daewoo Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 53,220 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 GU52 VKK, 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 24 years old, this Daewoo Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU52 VKK is a 2002 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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