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GX53 GHD

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,182 mi
Last recorded87,182 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 GHD
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2020 87,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 81,696 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 81,895 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 78,625 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front strut top mounts have play

o/s/r outer door handle broken but still able to open door.

Fail 10 Sep 2018 78,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front strut top mounts have play

o/s/r outer door handle broken but still able to open door.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner track rod universal socket at steering rack connection [inner axle rod] has slight play

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge & perishing

Offside Rear Outer door handle incomplete but functions

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 18 Sep 2017 73,074 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid tyre perished & worn on inside edge (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner track rod universal socket at steering rack connection [inner axle rod] has slight play

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge & perishing

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer door handle incomplete but functions

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 29 Sep 2016 61,246 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 58,303 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 58,297 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,010 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,323 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,017 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,094 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,022 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,945 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,508 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 25,919 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,194 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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GX53 GHD is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GX53 GHD, 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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GX53 GHD is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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