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FM52 DAU

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,359 mi
Last recorded78,359 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 DAU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 78,359 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2019 78,353 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2018 77,045 miles

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

exhaust front flexible pipe worn

Pass 23 Dec 2016 75,836 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front disc back plates corroded and deteriorated

exhaust centre flexible pipe worn and deteriorated

under sealant used under neath vehicle overall

Pass 6 Jan 2016 74,743 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 71,822 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,663 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 67,091 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 63,938 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 58,408 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 53,948 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,394 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,553 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,789 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 28,920 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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FM52 DAU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FM52 DAU, 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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FM52 DAU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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