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FJ53 PUV

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,516 mi
Last recorded83,516 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 83,516 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 83,516 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,917 miles

fuel filter corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2019 82,917 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 82,442 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 81,925 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 81,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,481 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,442 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 78,862 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 74,459 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 67,341 miles

auxillary belt is cracking

both rear tyres are perished, cut and slightly distorted

front pads are getting low

indicators do not self cancell

nearside front wheel trim is missing

slight squeak from front suspension over small bumps

top air induct pipe is split

wipers smear slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,476 miles

Both rear tyres - Slight cracking on tread.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 54,335 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 54,335 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,189 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 48,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight knock in offside inner rack joint

Pass 12 Nov 2008 40,198 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,859 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,522 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 25,522 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Engine management light on.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 17,110 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 PUV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PUV, 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 PUV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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