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GX53 MMJ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,545 mi
Last recorded67,545 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 67,545 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Mar 2017 67,460 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2016 60,348 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 60,298 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 55,852 miles

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front worn on outer edge

nearside rear worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on both edges

offside rear tyre perished and split

Fail 9 Mar 2015 55,848 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front worn on outer edge

nearside rear worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on both edges

offside rear tyre perished and split

Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,372 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 53,372 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 52,137 miles

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

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,137 miles

offside rear tyre punctured

Fail 21 Feb 2012 45,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 38,338 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 38,109 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,969 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,884 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,953 miles

offside mirror cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,506 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 13,288 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 MMJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MMJ, 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 MMJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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