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FM03 ODY

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,476 mi
Last recorded56,476 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 ODY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 56,476 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Sep 2016 53,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

engine warning lamp illuminated

Fail 1 Sep 2016 53,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Aug 2015 49,613 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer tread wearing

engine management light on

Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,318 miles

engine warning lamp illuminated

rear axle bushes both perished

rear tyres worn unevenly and cracking slightly on sidewalls

Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,926 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,081 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Aug 2011 31,794 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 31,794 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 11 Aug 2010 26,962 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,888 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,286 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,139 miles

n/s front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 20 Jul 2006 11,836 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 11,836 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 ODY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM03 ODY, 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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FM03 ODY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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