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FJ53 PSZ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,723 mi
Last recorded137,723 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 137,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to osf jack point

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 135,636 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust inner deterioration

Fail 3 May 2017 135,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Low (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust inner deterioration

Pass 3 May 2016 131,468 miles

Both front shock tops slight play

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

Nearside front tyre perished + small cut on wall

Possible power steering leak fluid found but no leak found... Advise cleaning and checking

Fail 27 Apr 2016 131,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front shock tops slight play

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

Nearside front tyre perished + small cut on wall

Possible power steering leak fluid found but no leak found... Advise cleaning and checking

Pass 8 May 2015 128,171 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 128,166 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 118,065 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 115,080 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 110,466 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 140,006 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 98,870 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 94,668 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 94,668 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise o/s mirror glass

advise screem damage

Pass 17 Nov 2007 73,699 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 53,386 miles

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

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 PSZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PSZ, 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 PSZ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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