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BW53 FHT

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,345 mi
Last recorded74,345 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 FHT
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 74,345 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 74,318 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,876 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 64,321 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 64,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine mangement light on

Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,456 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 53,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 53,288 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 47,478 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 37,935 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 FHT is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BW53 FHT, 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 FHT registered?

BW53 FHT is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 18 February 2004.

Is BW53 FHT safe to buy?

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