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FA53 NTN

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,860 mi
Last recorded72,860 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 NTN
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2016 72,860 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

eml light on

Pass 30 Jul 2015 67,675 miles

air bag light i n op and eml light on

osf wishbone bush seperating

rera number plate deteriorating

Fail 27 Jul 2015 67,647 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

air bag light i n op and eml light on

osf wishbone bush seperating

rera number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2014 61,069 miles

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,137 miles

eml lamp on

front tyres worn heavily on edges 185/60/14

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,047 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 15 Jul 2011 42,027 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 35,162 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,162 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 28,758 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 28,677 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside rear tyre nail in tread.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,895 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 14,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,505 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,571 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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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FA53 NTN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA53 NTN, 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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FA53 NTN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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