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HX53 FCG

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,499 mi
Last recorded28,499 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FCG
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 28,499 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front disc pads worn

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2019 28,496 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

EML flashing during emissions test

Flexible exhaust broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 27,218 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low to legal limit on edges of tread and deteriorating

Fail 6 Sep 2018 27,212 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn low to legal limit on edges of tread and deteriorating

Pass 31 Aug 2017 25,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear brake binding when rotated by hand

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 23,500 miles

nearside rear brake slight bind

offside headlamp aim image poor

offside rear tyre worn low to legal limit

Fail 5 Sep 2016 23,500 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

offside headlamp aim image poor

offside rear tyre worn low to legal limit

Pass 3 Sep 2015 21,639 miles

offside rear tyre worn low to legal limit

Fail 3 Sep 2015 21,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre worn low to legal limit

Pass 4 Sep 2014 20,116 miles

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

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

nerside front tyre has splits to inner side wall

Pass 12 Sep 2013 17,713 miles

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

front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 22 Aug 2012 15,517 miles

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Fail 22 Aug 2012 15,517 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

wipers not checked due to lack of washer fluid

Pass 1 Sep 2011 12,779 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 12,779 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 11,745 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 11,489 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2008 10,501 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 9,068 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 7,737 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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HX53 FCG is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HX53 FCG, 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 HX53 FCG registered?

HX53 FCG is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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