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FE54 ZZW

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,286 mi
Last recorded78,286 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 ZZW
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2020 78,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 76,161 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 76,161 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 73,974 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 73,974 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 71,155 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust flex weak

Fail 21 Feb 2017 71,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust flex weak

Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,023 miles

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 60,621 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 60,619 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,121 miles

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2014 55,119 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2013 48,972 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 48,971 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 42,772 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,253 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 30,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 30,978 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 22,957 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,957 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 15,294 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear brakes grabbing slightly,recommend attention.

Fail 19 Nov 2007 15,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear brakes grabbing slightly,recommend attention.

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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FE54 ZZW is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FE54 ZZW, 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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FE54 ZZW is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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