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FJ53 LSO

2003 Daewoo Kalos

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,154 mi
Last recorded73,154 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 73,154 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 68,304 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush STRONG ADVISE REAR BUSH STARTING TO UNBOND (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

exhaust system corroded in places

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 68,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush STRONG ADVISE REAR BUSH STARTING TO UNBOND (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

exhaust system corroded in places

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 55,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2014 55,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 53,376 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 53,356 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,132 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 52,111 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 50,746 miles

advise near side rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 29 Jul 2011 50,736 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

advise near side rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,307 miles

Power steering pump starting to leak from seal.

both front susp legs starting to leak,

Fail 21 Jul 2010 49,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump starting to leak from seal.

both front susp legs starting to leak,

Pass 8 Aug 2009 41,264 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,589 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,228 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 22,274 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 22,274 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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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FJ53 LSO is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LSO, 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 LSO is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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