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HX53 FDA

2003 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,238 mi
Last recorded67,238 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Kalos50,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 67,238 miles

brake fluid level low

chip in screen outside of zone A

front discs worn and corroded

oil leak

rear indicators faded

some play in both front strut top bushes

Fail 2 Dec 2013 67,238 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake fluid level low

chip in screen outside of zone A

front discs worn and corroded

oil leak

rear indicators faded

some play in both front strut top bushes

Pass 24 Dec 2012 58,638 miles

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

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

batter insecure

nsr wheel bearing noise

Fail 24 Dec 2012 58,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

batter insecure

nsr wheel bearing noise

Fail 24 Dec 2012 58,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

battery insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2011 52,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2011 52,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,713 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 42,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 40,043 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,043 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,731 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 FDA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HX53 FDA, 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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HX53 FDA is a 2003 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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