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GX53 HXG

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,739 mi
Last recorded71,739 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2018 71,739 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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front flexible exhaust deteriorated

Rear brakes slightly binding

headlamps deteriorated

play in both front upper suspension top mounts

Pass 1 Nov 2017 68,002 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 63,158 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2016 63,158 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,077 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)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 61,040 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 1 Oct 2014 58,710 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 58,710 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,049 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

engine management light on

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,998 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 46,991 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,757 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 28,778 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,305 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 27,305 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,129 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,850 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 15,588 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 HXG is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HXG, 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 HXG registered?

GX53 HXG is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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