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GX53 JRU

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,083 mi
Last recorded90,083 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 JRU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 90,083 miles

drive belt fraying

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 7 Jan 2014 90,083 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drive belt fraying

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2013 83,368 miles

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

slightly low effort nearside rear foot brake

Fail 3 Jan 2013 83,368 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

slightly low effort nearside rear foot brake

Fail 11 Jan 2012 76,343 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside rear foot brake slightly low effort

offside front brake binding slightly

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Jan 2012 76,343 miles

air bag light on

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside rear foot brake slightly low effort

offside front brake binding slightly

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,650 miles

nearside rear foot brake effort slightly low

Fail 13 Jan 2011 69,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 57,134 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2009 57,134 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2008 54,006 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2008 54,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2007 43,775 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,775 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 27,917 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 27,917 miles

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

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

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 JRU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 JRU, 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 JRU registered?

GX53 JRU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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