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FD04 XJJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,115 mi
Last recorded56,115 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 XJJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 56,115 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 56,115 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 55,318 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

under car rustly

Fail 8 Oct 2022 55,318 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under car rustly

Pass 8 Oct 2021 53,998 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 53,998 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 52,749 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 52,749 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 50,710 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 50,710 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,807 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 48,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,730 miles

Nearside Front door damaged no sharp projections at time of inspection

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 46,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front door damaged no sharp projections at time of inspection

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,646 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 43,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,051 miles

Oil leak

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

slight bind on rear brakes

slight leak on steering rack ns

Pass 20 Mar 2014 32,035 miles

exhaust front pipe flexible joint deteriorated and loose

Fail 19 Mar 2014 32,035 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

exhaust front pipe flexible joint deteriorated and loose

Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,034 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 25,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,885 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 19,885 miles

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 7 Apr 2011 14,182 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 14,175 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 7,881 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 6,682 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Apr 2008 5,717 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 5,602 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 4,150 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 XJJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XJJ, 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 XJJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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