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DA04 FSJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,397 mi
Last recorded88,397 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 FSJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 88,397 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 79,966 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres outer wall cuts all round

Fail 15 Jan 2019 79,964 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability both (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres outer wall cuts all round

Pass 4 Nov 2017 73,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 73,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 63,252 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 63,252 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 61,524 miles

engine check light on

front exhaust system deterioated

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 61,524 miles

engine check light on

front exhaust system deterioated

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 59,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 59,892 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 58,877 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 58,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,481 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 56,481 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2011 52,902 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,332 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 43,332 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 38,289 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 29,886 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)

front pads half worn

Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,529 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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DA04 FSJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DA04 FSJ, 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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DA04 FSJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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