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GX53 HXJ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,252 mi
Last recorded104,252 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 104,252 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust flex worn

front headlamps slightly discoloured

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2018 96,922 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 96,920 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,366 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 81,716 miles

child seat fitted preventing full insection of seat belts

Fail 28 Sep 2016 81,716 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

child seat fitted preventing full insection of seat belts

Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,362 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,981 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,588 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 64,501 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,924 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,399 miles

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

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

temporary repair to nearside door mirror

Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,800 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,447 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

boot does not open from outside but able to check boot floor pan by folding down rear seats

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nsf wing mirror secured by duck tape

Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,193 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 7,854 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 HXJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HXJ, 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 HXJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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