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FX53 COH

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

54,626 mi
Last recorded54,626 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 COH
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,626 miles

BOTH O/S outer door handles broken - making it difficult to open both from outside

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

engine management light on - running on 3 cylinders

Fail 15 Aug 2012 54,390 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

BOTH O/S outer door handles broken - making it difficult to open both from outside

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

engine management light on - running on 3 cylinders

Pass 10 Aug 2011 51,017 miles

ABS sensor ring on N/S/F driveshaft split

engine management light on

Fail 10 Aug 2011 51,017 miles

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

ABS sensor ring on N/S/F driveshaft split

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Aug 2010 48,093 miles

2 nails in N/S/R tyre

O/S/R outer door handle broken

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 48,093 miles

2 nails in N/S/R tyre

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R outer door handle broken

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,467 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/r door outer handle broken - cannot open door from inside or out

Fail 20 Aug 2009 44,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine management light on - engine missfiring

o/s/r door outer handle broken - cannot open door from inside or out

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,803 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 39,785 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 35,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,145 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,672 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 COH is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FX53 COH, 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 FX53 COH registered?

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

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