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FM03 ZHR

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

69,026 mi
Last recorded69,026 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 69,026 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 69,026 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 68,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Coolant leak pos water pump ()

Pass 26 Aug 2017 66,184 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter damp

Offside Front road wheel slight bind

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 66,184 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter damp

Offside Front road wheel slight bind

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 63,982 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 63,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 60,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 60,465 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,813 miles

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,002 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,256 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 51,254 miles

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

Engine light on

Pass 6 Aug 2011 47,118 miles

front brake discs wearing.

offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 6 Aug 2011 47,118 miles

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

front brake discs wearing.

offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 12 Jul 2011 46,985 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,075 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 16 Jul 2009 37,475 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 37,450 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,880 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge.

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 26,264 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZHR is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZHR, 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 ZHR registered?

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

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