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FJ53 LSF

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,160 mi
Last recorded80,160 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 80,160 miles

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)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 80,139 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 74,484 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 69,314 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake disc backplates corroded, not designed to be supporting any other components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 64,878 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 64,815 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,469 miles

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 59,469 miles

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 54,301 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

windscreen washer motor efficiency deteriorating

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,690 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 45,701 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 45,701 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,730 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 28,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 28,212 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,230 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 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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FJ53 LSF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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