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BW53 FHK

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,416 mi
Last recorded103,416 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 FHK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 103,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2017 98,214 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2016
Pass 25 Apr 2015 89,670 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,850 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 76,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,020 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 67,020 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,232 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 59,232 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,990 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,657 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,139 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,733 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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BW53 FHK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BW53 FHK, 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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What year was BW53 FHK registered?

BW53 FHK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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