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GY52 AUW

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,224 mi
Last recorded88,224 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 AUW
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 88,224 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 83,881 miles

Both front suspension top strut mounts are noisey in opperation.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 83,881 miles

Both front suspension top strut mounts are noisey in opperation.

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 78,041 miles

1st silenecr has a small leak and is deteriated.

N/S & O/S front suspension inner rear wishbone bushes are deteriated.

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

Fail 6 May 2014 74,274 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pipes corroded

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 6 May 2014 74,274 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pipes corroded

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 24 May 2013 69,946 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 68,313 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 68,313 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 63,573 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 63,573 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,842 miles

offside front hub cap missing

rear tyre treads worn low on outer edges

Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,333 miles

engine management light on

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2008 45,165 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 44,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine managment light on

Pass 6 Feb 2007 38,577 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 38,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Feb 2006 31,403 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 31,403 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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GY52 AUW is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GY52 AUW, 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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GY52 AUW is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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