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FJ53 HSV

2003 Daewoo Kalos

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,702 mi
Last recorded75,702 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HSV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 75,702 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 71,201 miles

Coolant leak

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

offside rear brake is slightly binding on

Pass 1 Sep 2012 66,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 61,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake is very slightly binding on

Pass 21 Aug 2010 57,199 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 53,107 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,411 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,372 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 41,372 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 38,690 miles

osr tyre got nail in wall cannot be repaired

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 HSV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HSV, 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 HSV registered?

FJ53 HSV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is FJ53 HSV safe to buy?

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