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GU52 VKO

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,593 mi
Last recorded39,593 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 VKO
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 39,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 39,591 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 36,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 36,394 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 34,798 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 34,798 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2016 34,003 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,847 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 31,105 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 29,045 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,257 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 24,162 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 22,289 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2009 20,352 miles

Engine managment light is on

Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,246 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 15,868 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 13,138 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 13,138 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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GU52 VKO is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKO, 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 GU52 VKO registered?

GU52 VKO is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 26 January 2003.

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