MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF PIPE (UNDER WHEELARCH) (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded OSR PIPE (FROM FLEXY TO CYLINDER) (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSF PASSENGER ()
FUEL PIPE CORRODED ON METAL JOINTING OSR (ADVISE)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF (OUTER EDGE) (4.1.E.1)
Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NSR OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OSR OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc NSF (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF PIPE (UNDER WHEELARCH) (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded OSR PIPE (FROM FLEXY TO CYLINDER) (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSF PASSENGER ()
FUEL PIPE CORRODED ON METAL JOINTING OSR (ADVISE)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF (OUTER EDGE) (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear seatbelts not fully inspected due to child seat installation
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake disc backplates corroded, not designed to be supporting any other components
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
windscreen washer motor efficiency deteriorating
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
windscreen washer motor efficiency deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front ABS ring broken light is not on
Rear wiper blade split and fronts are in poor condition
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Daewoo Kalos?
Based on 139,896 MOT tests across 9,375 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ53 LSF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 LSF, 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 LSF registered?
FJ53 LSF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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