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FJ53 HSO

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,159 mi
Last recorded66,159 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HSO
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 66,159 miles

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

Cracking to inner sidewall on offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread area

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 66,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Cracking to inner sidewall on offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread area

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 54,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 51,818 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 51,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,589 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,106 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,155 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,558 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn.

Rear number plate delaminating.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 21,491 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,027 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 13,831 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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FJ53 HSO is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ53 HSO, 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 FJ53 HSO registered?

FJ53 HSO is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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