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FD04 CMU

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,056 mi
Last recorded50,056 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 CMU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 50,056 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 47,416 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 43,766 miles

EML on

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 43,938 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

EML on

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 40,795 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,398 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 38,398 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 35,805 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 33,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,428 miles

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

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

front exhaust pipe flexi cover missing

n/s/f tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 13 Jun 2011 30,398 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

front exhaust pipe flexi cover missing

n/s/f tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 9 Jun 2010 25,526 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,370 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 21,498 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 21,498 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 15,360 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 15,360 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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FD04 CMU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FD04 CMU, 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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FD04 CMU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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