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FN53 APV

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,277 mi
Last recorded72,277 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 APV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 72,277 miles

Centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

OSR tyre worn close to legal limit

Play in front top mounts

Play in steering rack

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Fail 4 May 2016 72,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

OSR tyre worn close to legal limit

Play in front top mounts

Play in steering rack

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 8 May 2015 62,187 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 57,353 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside sill damaged

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

oil leak

rear fuel lines corroded

rear tyres worn close to legal limit + perished

Fail 27 May 2014 57,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside sill damaged

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

oil leak

rear fuel lines corroded

rear tyres worn close to legal limit + perished

Pass 16 May 2013 46,333 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,393 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 37,393 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 28,896 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,416 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 25,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 22,406 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 19,138 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 15,872 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 12,343 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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FN53 APV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FN53 APV, 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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FN53 APV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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