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FX53 CPY

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,522 mi
Last recorded82,522 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 82,522 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 82,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,060 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,758 miles

front brake discs worn

pin in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2012 70,657 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs worn

pin in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,743 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 66,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 60,218 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 60,218 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,283 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 52,283 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,503 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,435 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,981 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 CPY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CPY, 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 CPY registered?

FX53 CPY is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is FX53 CPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 CPY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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