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FD04 XJF

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,644 mi
Last recorded35,644 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 XJF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 35,644 miles

front brake disc's corroded on inner face

slight play in nsf and osf inner steering joints

Fail 17 May 2018 35,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake disc's corroded on inner face

slight play in nsf and osf inner steering joints

Pass 4 May 2017 33,722 miles

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

offside front lower arm rear bush un-bonding but no movement

Fail 4 May 2017 33,722 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

offside front lower arm rear bush un-bonding but no movement

Pass 7 May 2016 32,453 miles

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Fail 7 May 2016 32,453 miles

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

slight bind n/s/r brake

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 7 May 2015 31,157 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 May 2015 31,149 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2014 29,564 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)

Pass 10 May 2013 26,569 miles

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

Slight bind to N/S/Rear brake

Pass 15 May 2012 25,740 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 25,717 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 23,755 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 21,641 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 20,084 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2008 18,759 miles

all four tyres perished rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 May 2007 15,244 miles

front offside bumper broken taped together with gaffer tape

Fail 17 May 2007 15,244 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XJF is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc 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 XJF, 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 XJF is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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