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FM03 PKJ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,825 mi
Last recorded92,825 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 PKJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 92,825 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 92,822 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 80,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 68,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,687 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,217 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,634 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 31,825 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,507 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)

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 PKJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PKJ, 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 PKJ registered?

FM03 PKJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is FM03 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 PKJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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