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FB53 EEF

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,372 mi
Last recorded72,372 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 EEF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 72,372 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 66,330 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 66,303 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear pin/bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill-Rear Section-AS PER MARKED (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill-Rear Section-AS PER MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 59,461 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 53,154 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 53,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 47,947 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 47,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 38,335 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,358 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 27,897 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2007 23,722 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,592 miles

has a cut in n/s/f tyre on outside wall but not down to cords

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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FB53 EEF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FB53 EEF, 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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FB53 EEF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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