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FN53 ATV

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,138 mi
Last recorded60,138 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 60,138 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

small splits in n/s wiper

Pass 28 Sep 2016 52,033 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 46,340 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 46,322 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2014 41,083 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 37,710 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 37,618 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,053 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 34,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine light on

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

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

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

Wiring loose under bonnet

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,732 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,142 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,481 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,174 miles

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

o/s front tyre on 2mm

Fail 16 Sep 2008 16,174 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s front tyre on 2mm

Pass 17 Sep 2007 12,122 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 8,444 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 ATV 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 75%.

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 ATV, 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 ATV is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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