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FP53 HTF

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,287 mi
Last recorded38,287 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 HTF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 38,287 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 36,181 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 32,497 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 32,459 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 28,968 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 25,662 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 25,179 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 25,179 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 24,394 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 22,336 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,490 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 19,571 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,987 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,786 miles

condition of rear number plate

cracking to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 17 Feb 2011 16,454 miles

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

condition of rear number plate

Pass 15 Feb 2010 14,718 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 12,650 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 9,800 miles

air bag light staying on

Pass 30 Oct 2006 6,921 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 6,921 miles

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

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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FP53 HTF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FP53 HTF, 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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What year was FP53 HTF registered?

FP53 HTF is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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