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GX53 HXF

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,793 mi
Last recorded14,793 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 HXF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 14,793 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

airbag warning light on

engine management light on

Fail 30 Sep 2011 14,793 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

airbag warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2010 13,873 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 29 Sep 2010 13,872 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag light on

nearside front brake disc pitted

offside front brake disc scored

Pass 29 Sep 2009 13,860 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 13,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 29 Sep 2008 13,857 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated but secure and visible from 20 mtrs

Pass 29 Sep 2008 13,857 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated but secure and visible from 20 mtrs

Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,250 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 13,250 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 HXF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 GX53 HXF, 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 GX53 HXF registered?

GX53 HXF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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