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FX53 CNJ

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,847 mi
Last recorded67,847 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 CNJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 67,847 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 67,847 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 65,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel binding

Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,366 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

stains on fuel tank but no leak at time tast

Fail 8 Jun 2015 61,366 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

fuel filter corroded

stains on fuel tank but no leak at time tast

Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,289 miles

Both rear tyres detoriated

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 52,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 48,285 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,175 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,565 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,716 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 38,401 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 23,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2007 23,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2006 17,723 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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FX53 CNJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX53 CNJ, 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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FX53 CNJ is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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