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FA04 NPK

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

47,451 mi
Last recorded47,451 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 NPK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 47,451 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 46,706 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 46,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 45,872 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 45,105 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 45,082 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 44,175 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 44,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 43,293 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 43,272 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 42,417 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jan 2020 42,392 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 41,191 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 39,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer n/s/f tyre outer wall kerb damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 39,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer n/s/f tyre outer wall kerb damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 38,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 7 Jan 2017 38,303 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,966 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 36,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 35,459 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 35,438 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 33,564 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 Jan 2014 33,523 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,160 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,522 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 27,243 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 24,474 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 22,061 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 22,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 19,523 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 18,057 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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FA04 NPK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FA04 NPK, 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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FA04 NPK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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