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AV04 FCE

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

80,009 mi
Last recorded80,009 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 FCE
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 80,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 75,382 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 75,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 67,071 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 66,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 60,313 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 60,313 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 55,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 55,347 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 53,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 49,399 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 49,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 47,329 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 47,329 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 45,306 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 45,306 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour bulb ! (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 42,751 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 41,203 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 41,200 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front wiper blades split

both rear service brakes binding

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

some front service brake judder

Pass 27 Dec 2013 39,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage on bodywork

kerb damage on alooys and tyre sidewalls

oil on engine

wipers smearing screen

Fail 27 Dec 2013 39,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

damage on bodywork

kerb damage on alooys and tyre sidewalls

oil on engine

wipers smearing screen

Fail 27 Dec 2013 39,928 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Dec 2012 38,502 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag light on

heavy brake squeal from both rear brakes

Pass 23 Dec 2011 35,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2010 28,185 miles

air bag light stays on

front service brake judder on both sides

Pass 22 Dec 2009 18,059 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 7,939 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2008 7,939 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 6,756 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 5,680 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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AV04 FCE is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2004 Daewoo Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 48,806 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 AV04 FCE, 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 22 years old, this Daewoo Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV04 FCE is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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