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FN53 ASO

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

163,753 mi
Last recorded163,753 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 ASO
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 163,753 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 159,425 miles

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 154,323 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 154,323 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 149,193 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 141,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bonnent corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 66,922 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 125,633 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 125,633 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 116,415 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 106,985 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 99,014 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 99,013 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 90,023 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 79,755 miles

ABS Light possible fault

Oil leak

both front brake discs sligthly corroded

slight play in both front suspension leg top mounts

Fail 13 Dec 2011 79,755 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 68,285 miles

ABS light possible fault

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

play in front near side susension leg top mount

Fail 29 Dec 2010 68,285 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,828 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 58,826 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 49,467 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 41,224 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 32,447 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 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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