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AY03 FMF

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,688 mi
Last recorded75,688 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FMF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 75,688 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread

nail in both rear tyres

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear bumper damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2014 75,688 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread

nail in both rear tyres

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear bumper damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2013 66,097 miles

Child seat fitted to Nearside Rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 66,087 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted to Nearside Rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,414 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

fuel filter element slightlly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2012 57,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

fuel filter element slightlly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2011 48,679 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 44,478 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 44,478 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 39,370 miles

some scratch marks,lower front windscreen

Pass 9 May 2008 32,086 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 24,554 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 15,669 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 15,266 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 15,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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AY03 FMF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY03 FMF, 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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What year was AY03 FMF registered?

AY03 FMF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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