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GX53 MMV

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,191 mi
Last recorded84,191 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 MMV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 84,191 miles

off side rear tyre perishing in tread area

Fail 22 Oct 2019 84,152 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))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of near side sill panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of off side sill panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached off side front lower joint one mounting loose and one mounting nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

off side rear tyre perishing in tread area

Fail 17 Oct 2018 73,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both wiper blade rubbers torn

Pass 15 Oct 2014 49,966 miles

suspension components corroding

Fail 11 Oct 2014 49,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear tyres cracking

suspension components corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2013 46,724 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres badly perished and worn close to limit ( advise replacement )

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f steering rack gaiter damp

supension components corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 46,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres badly perished and worn close to limit ( advise replacement )

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f steering rack gaiter damp

o/s/f tyre very close to limit ( advise replacement )

supension components corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 41,699 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

front brake pads appear low

rear brakes binding

rear tyres cracking to sidewalls and tread

Pass 28 Oct 2011 36,928 miles

Both rear tyres side walls cracking

Oil leak from oil filter

Fail 28 Oct 2011 36,928 miles

Both rear tyres side walls cracking

Oil leak from oil filter

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 32,968 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 13 Nov 2010 32,906 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2009 28,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has cut and perished on side wall

oil level low

slight brake bind on o/s/r

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above fuel tank

Pass 28 Nov 2008 24,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre has cuts on side wall

o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush de-bonding

Fail 28 Nov 2008 24,574 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre has cuts on side wall

o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush de-bonding

Pass 16 Nov 2007 19,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2006 15,616 miles

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

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 MMV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MMV, 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 MMV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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