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GX03 OBC

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,825 mi
Last recorded42,825 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 OBC
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 42,825 miles

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

both nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre deteriorated slightly

oil leak

tyre size-175/60/14

Pass 1 Feb 2019 37,903 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 37,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 32,925 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres perished sidewalls

Pass 3 Feb 2017 30,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 27,483 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 9 Feb 2015 24,948 miles

Nearside front wishbone bush is just starting to seperate

Fail 6 Feb 2015 24,947 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front wishbone bush is just starting to seperate

Offside front wishbone bush rubber bonding has failed but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 5 Feb 2014 22,077 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 20,456 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 18,667 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,112 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 13,622 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 9,839 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 7,779 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 6,985 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 5,590 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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GX03 OBC is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GX03 OBC, 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 GX03 OBC registered?

GX03 OBC is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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