MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
play in offside tie rod.
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in offside tie rod
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front wiper blades split
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)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Daewoo Kalos?
Based on 139,896 MOT tests across 9,375 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ53 TCU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TCU, 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 TCU registered?
FJ53 TCU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 9 October 2003.
Is FJ53 TCU safe to buy?
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