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FN53 ASU

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,068 mi
Last recorded56,068 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 56,068 miles

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Jun 2016 56,058 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2015 53,924 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 53,890 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,370 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 41,741 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 41,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 37,322 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 37,313 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 34,373 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 34,291 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 31,178 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag warning light on

Pass 12 Nov 2008 26,536 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 26,536 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 22,969 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

off side rear brake binding

Pass 4 Nov 2006 18,951 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 ASU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FN53 ASU, 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 ASU is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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