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GX53 GJG

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,504 mi
Last recorded59,504 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2021 59,504 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush detatched. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking , damaged. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush detatched. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 55,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition/cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre in poor condition/side wall cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,356 miles

Front Headlamp lenses poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre side wall cut

Fail 13 Jun 2019 52,354 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lenses poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre side wall cut

Pass 7 Jun 2018 47,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 42,032 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 42,032 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 36,695 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 36,695 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,601 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 31,215 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,410 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 27,169 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,563 miles

front brake discs starting to score

Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,723 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,119 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,631 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,863 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 GJG is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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