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FJ53 LSY

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,075 mi
Last recorded31,075 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 LSY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 31,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 31,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 28,082 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 28,077 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 26,560 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 24,587 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 22,780 miles

o/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 25 Aug 2016 20,733 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 20,594 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 20,229 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 19,865 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,480 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 18,883 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 18,117 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 17,287 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,252 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 15,132 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,553 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 LSY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LSY, 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 LSY registered?

FJ53 LSY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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