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FP53 HVA

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,638 mi
Last recorded83,638 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 HVA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 83,638 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre main front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2016 80,253 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 76,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,704 miles

Exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,090 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded and front flexi webbing damaged

front arm lower rear bushes slight perrishing

slight corrosion front and rear suspension components

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Fail 16 Sep 2013 70,090 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded and front flexi webbing damaged

front arm lower rear bushes slight perrishing

slight corrosion front and rear suspension components

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,675 miles

air filter pipe split

both rear tyres wearing low

damage to body work

exhaust corroded

kerb damage to alloys

oil stain on engine

Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,603 miles

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

damage to alloy wheels.

damage to bodywork.

rear coil spring obscured.

secuirty of fuel filter borderline.

secuirty of o/s cv boot borderline.

various marks to bnodywork.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 60,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to alloy wheels.

damage to bodywork.

rear coil spring obscured.

secuirty of fuel filter borderline.

secuirty of o/s cv boot borderline.

various marks to bnodywork.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,681 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/r tyre tread low

various marks to vehicle & alloys , exhaust system corroded , surface corrosion to radiator

Fail 20 Sep 2010 55,681 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/r tyre tread low

various marks to vehicle & alloys , exhaust system corroded , surface corrosion to radiator

Pass 15 Sep 2009 50,271 miles

fan belt very badly cracked/fan belt-timing belt noisy/alloy wheels damaged/o/s/f abs ring split/rear tyre tread stepped and badly cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2009 50,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fan belt very badly cracked/fan belt-timing belt noisy/alloy wheels damaged/o/s/f abs ring split/rear tyre tread stepped and badly cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,256 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 46,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 39,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear number plate

Pass 22 Nov 2006 31,829 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006 31,829 miles

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

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

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

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 HVA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HVA, 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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FP53 HVA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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