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LR52 GJU

2002 Daewoo Kalos

Beige Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,765 mi
Last recorded95,765 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Kalos53,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 GJU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 95,765 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 95,752 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 83,780 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

offside rear tyre going out of shape

slight play in anti roll bar link on nearside front

slight play in offside front top strut mount

Fail 7 Sep 2011 83,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

offside rear tyre going out of shape

slight play in anti roll bar link on nearside front

slight play in offside front top strut mount

Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,928 miles

slight play in top strut mounts

Fail 22 Sep 2010 67,928 miles

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

slight play in top strut mounts

Pass 8 Jul 2009 59,089 miles

o/s rear tyre worn uneven on the inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2008 51,949 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 45,434 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 39,512 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 39,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 31,970 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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LR52 GJU is a 2002 Daewoo Kalos in Beige with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Daewoo Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 53,220 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 LR52 GJU, 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 24 years old, this Daewoo Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR52 GJU registered?

LR52 GJU is a 2002 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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