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FJ53 TNU

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,269 mi
Last recorded77,269 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 TNU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 77,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oil leaking from engine area

Pass 5 Oct 2017 73,403 miles

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

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

both rear sills corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2017 73,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

both rear sills corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,482 miles

Rear wiper blade incomplete

Fail 30 Sep 2016 65,480 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system blowing to excess (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases the front flexi part (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,158 miles

engine warning light(on).

Fail 28 Aug 2015 61,149 miles

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

engine warning light(on).

Pass 11 Nov 2013 44,967 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 44,967 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 34,819 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 34,819 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Oct 2011 33,621 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 33,621 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 31,475 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,848 miles

front brake discs worn and scored

Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,730 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 21,719 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 16,693 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 TNU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TNU, 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 TNU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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