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FB03 FZH

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,682 mi
Last recorded56,682 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 FZH
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,682 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,142 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 50,142 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,676 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 44,532 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,813 miles

E.M.L light on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Feb 2010 36,674 miles

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

E.M.L light on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,314 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 31,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 24,925 miles

Battery insecure

element of centre stop lamp inoperative

nearside rear tyre innerside wall slightly perished

Fail 19 Nov 2007 24,925 miles

Battery insecure

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

element of centre stop lamp inoperative

nearside rear tyre innerside wall slightly perished

Pass 16 Jul 2007 24,237 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 20,277 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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FB03 FZH is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FB03 FZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FB03 FZH?

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What year was FB03 FZH registered?

FB03 FZH is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is FB03 FZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB03 FZH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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