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FD53 UPE

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,712 mi
Last recorded52,712 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 UPE
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2016 52,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front abs cable routed incorrectly.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 36,839 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexible pipe starting to corrode

Fail 10 Dec 2015 36,839 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)

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexible pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r nail in tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2014 26,503 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 24,289 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 21,254 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 18,107 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 15,159 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 11,295 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 6,978 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 4,495 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 3,393 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 3,393 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FD53 UPE is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD53 UPE, 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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FD53 UPE is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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