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GX53 GJU

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,342 mi
Last recorded92,342 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 GJU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 92,342 miles

Bonnet hinges very stiff

Exhaust corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Door mirror glass has no reflective qualities

Nearside Rear Door hinges very stiff

Offside Door mirror glass dirty

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Rear Door hinges very stiff

Oil leak from engine

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,445 miles

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

both headlight lenses are cloudy. The offside is starting to affect the headlight aim

exhaust system is corroded. This is mainly around its mounting points

front bumper although damaged is not presenting any sharp edges

nearside door mirror glass would benefit from replacing. It currently provides no view to the rear of the vehicle

nearside front tyre although having a stepped tread is quite worn on the outer edge

offside rear outer sill is starting to corrode

possible oil leak in the engine bay

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

slight play in the offside steering system

various underbody suspension/steering bushes are starting to split

Pass 21 Feb 2014 77,387 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 77,387 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,853 miles

exhaust system is corroded

nearside door mirror glass although reflective the rear view is heavily distorted

offside headlight lens contamination is starting to affects its aim

vehicle starting/charging system may benefit from some attention as it is slow to start

Fail 23 Feb 2013 69,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust system is corroded

nearside door mirror glass although reflective the rear view is heavily distorted

offside front tyre has a very slight bulge in the outer sidewall

offside headlight lens contamination is starting to affects its aim

offside rear tyre valve cap is missing

vehicle starting/charging system may benefit from some attention as it is slow to start

Pass 13 Feb 2012 62,891 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,833 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)

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2010 45,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking sidewall ok at time of test

Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,579 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 36,572 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front bumper damaged o/s

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 26,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 14,520 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 GJU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJU, 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 GJU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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