MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ALL UNDERNETH CLEAN AND WAX OIL
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Corroded within 30cm of a mounting, not seriously affecting overall security
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all break pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill near to suspension mount corroded ,holes present (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded hole present (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lights faded (4.1.4 (b))
Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bonnent corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
wax oil needed
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe in bonnet area (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (2.6.2)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
oil leak
wax oil needed
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong advise change now (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise uneven wear inner walls cracking perrished change now (4.1.E.1)
inner rack ends as play in both
wax oil under body req wax oil
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Intermittent fault on ABS system
bolt missing from front exhaust bracket
front exhaust very thin and corroded
fuel filter corroded
offside front lower suspension arm mounting bush worn
offside outer c v boot leaking grease
offside rear tyre perrished on sidewall
rear exhaust repaired with paste
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
bolt missing from front exhaust bracket
front exhaust very thin and corroded
fuel filter corroded
offside front lower suspension arm mounting bush worn
offside outer c v boot leaking grease
offside rear tyre perrished on sidewall
rear exhaust repaired with paste
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ABS Light possible fault
Oil leak
both front brake discs sligthly corroded
slight play in both front suspension leg top mounts
ABS Light possible fault
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
both front brake discs sligthly corroded
slight play in both front suspension leg top mounts
ABS light possible fault
Oil leak
front brake discs corroded
play in front near side susension leg top mount
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ABS light possible fault
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
front brake discs corroded
play in front near side susension leg top mount
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the Daewoo Kalos?
Based on 139,896 MOT tests across 9,375 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FN53 ASO is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 ASO, 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 ASO is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 4 September 2003.
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