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GU52 VKW

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,904 mi
Last recorded58,904 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 VKW
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2019 58,904 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bushes slightly deteriorated on both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and perished on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 10 Jan 2019 58,881 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle bush worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 56,854 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 54,167 miles

both rear outer sills rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2015 50,860 miles

o/s/f tyre on limits

Fail 30 Dec 2015 50,860 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre on limits

Pass 27 Jan 2015 49,066 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 46,043 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,256 miles

Some movement and noise in front suspension strut top mounts.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,012 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 36,658 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,888 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 28,425 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,433 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 20,669 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 VKW is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKW, 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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GU52 VKW is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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