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GX53 MLZ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,467 mi
Last recorded113,467 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 MLZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 113,467 miles

headlights discoloured slight blow exhaust

Pass 7 Jan 2016
Fail 5 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 95,685 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 95,685 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 88,991 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 86,259 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 83,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,205 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 69,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine managemant light on

Pass 29 Nov 2010 69,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine managemant light on

Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,775 miles

no4 cylinder plug and or lead loose causing missfire

nsr tyre as anial in it

osr off lower arm bush worn

Fail 1 Oct 2008 38,510 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,510 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,712 miles

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

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 MLZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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