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FM03 ODB

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,864 mi
Last recorded102,864 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 ODB
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 102,864 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 102,864 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 94,157 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 94,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 83,649 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 83,649 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 75,994 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 69,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front wish bones noisey

Pass 21 Jun 2008 69,496 miles

Oil leak

front wish bones noisey

Fail 7 Jul 2007 64,478 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 7 Jul 2007 64,478 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 19 Jul 2006 50,831 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 50,831 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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FM03 ODB is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FM03 ODB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM03 ODB registered?

FM03 ODB is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is FM03 ODB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 ODB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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