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GU52 VUT

2002 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,928 mi
Last recorded80,928 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Kalos53,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 VUT
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,928 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 80,784 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x2 (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,970 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 65,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,050 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,055 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 51,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 47,378 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,378 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,119 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 43,119 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,942 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 39,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,468 miles

slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,169 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 Mar 2008 33,169 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2007 30,182 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 30,182 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,877 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 VUT is a 2002 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT is a 2002 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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