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FC03 MLY

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,969 mi
Last recorded83,969 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 MLY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 83,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills and both rear end of sill/inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front shocker platforms slightly corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn

offside front shocker top mount bush/bearing has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2022 81,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak front

Pass 28 Mar 2021 74,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2021 74,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2020 65,031 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 60,468 miles

corrosion to all underbody , including rear axle beam, shock absorbers and springs

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

scratches to offside area of windscreen

Fail 19 Feb 2019 60,468 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to all underbody , including rear axle beam, shock absorbers and springs

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

scratches to offside area of windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2018 58,378 miles

engine oil leak

rear shock absorbers corroded, general corrosion to front and rear suspension areas

rear tyres wearing on both edges

Fail 20 Feb 2018 58,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

rear shock absorbers corroded, general corrosion to front and rear suspension areas

rear tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 14 Feb 2017 55,803 miles

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion to underbody ,including subfames

rear shock absorbers corroded and all coil springs

slight play in both front lower arm ,rear bushes

Pass 18 Feb 2016 53,664 miles

all coil springs corroded

all shock absorber tubes corroded

both front outer metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded,front flexible section worn

front brake discs worn

oil leak

play in both front upper strut mounts

uneven tyre tread wear on rear tyres

Fail 16 Feb 2016 53,655 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

all shock absorber tubes corroded

both front outer metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded,front flexible section worn

front brake discs worn

oil leak

play in both front upper strut mounts

uneven tyre tread wear on rear tyres

Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,368 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,809 miles

o/s/f of cross member damaged {cut}

Fail 3 Mar 2014 48,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f of cross member damaged {cut}

Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,103 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,045 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 38,688 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,238 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 31,324 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,179 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 25,782 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 25,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 20,521 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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FC03 MLY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FC03 MLY, 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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FC03 MLY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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