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FM03 PJY

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,349 mi
Last recorded85,349 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 PJY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 85,349 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 77,201 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 76,990 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle door dandle broken (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,759 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 64,238 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 59,246 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 53,557 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,595 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 51,595 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,128 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 38,336 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,859 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,020 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,528 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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FM03 PJY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PJY, 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 FM03 PJY registered?

FM03 PJY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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