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FY03 XAS

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,381 mi
Last recorded28,381 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 XAS
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 28,381 miles

Corrosion to offside outer sill

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 28,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Corrosion to offside outer sill

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 28,152 miles

corrosion to offside sill

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,357 miles

small cracks in tyres

Fail 12 Mar 2014 27,357 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

small cracks in tyres

Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,625 miles

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

rear tyre cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,057 miles

metal brake pipes begining to corrode

offside front suspension creaks

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2012 24,057 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filter corroded

metal brake pipes begining to corrode

offside front suspension creaks

rear brakes noisey

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,716 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 20,657 miles

Oil leak

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,853 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,820 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 11,406 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 8,122 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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FY03 XAS is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY03 XAS, 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 FY03 XAS registered?

FY03 XAS is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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