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FJ53 LRV

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,300 mi
Last recorded43,300 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 LRV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 43,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 42,839 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 42,371 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 42,368 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 41,623 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 40,801 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 40,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 39,633 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 38,816 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 37,200 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 35,108 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 32,387 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 28,516 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 26,042 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 24,754 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 24,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 22,320 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 20,001 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 18,212 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 16,582 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 13,932 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 11,994 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 8,892 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 8,892 miles

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

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

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 LRV 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 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 LRV, 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 LRV registered?

FJ53 LRV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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