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FP53 HTT

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,428 mi
Last recorded113,428 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 HTT
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 113,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 113,413 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 102,467 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 102,454 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 89,554 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 89,542 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 80,989 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 68,166 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 68,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 52,701 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,270 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2006 39,002 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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FP53 HTT is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP53 HTT, 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 HTT registered?

FP53 HTT is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is FP53 HTT safe to buy?

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