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FJ53 LSE

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,195 mi
Last recorded43,195 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 LSE
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 43,195 miles

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

brake pipes showing slight corrosion

slight movement in both front strut top bushes

Fail 10 Dec 2014 43,195 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

brake pipes showing slight corrosion

slight movement in both front strut top bushes

Pass 20 Jan 2014 40,501 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 40,494 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 36,997 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 36,997 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 34,194 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 9 Jan 2012 34,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,341 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 29,043 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 29,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 27,415 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 25,146 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 21,036 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,881 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 LSE is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LSE, 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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FJ53 LSE is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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