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FV53 SSO

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,430 mi
Last recorded43,430 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 SSO
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 43,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 41,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 39,201 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 39,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 36,488 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,039 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 33,039 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 28,065 miles

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,191 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,024 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 20,492 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 18,654 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 16,374 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 16,374 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 13,709 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 10,670 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 10,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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FV53 SSO is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FV53 SSO, 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 FV53 SSO registered?

FV53 SSO is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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The MOT history for FV53 SSO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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