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FG04 DKV

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,528 mi
Last recorded76,528 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 DKV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 76,528 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 76,528 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 74,475 miles

o/s/r outer sill is corroded

rear beam axle bushes are perished

Fail 7 Nov 2013 74,145 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine light is on

headlight patterns are vague due to headlight lens

n/s/r outer sill is corroded

o/s/f brake hose has been hot

stain on petrol tank from a possible leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,184 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror glass is missing

n/s/r tyre is very close to limit & perished

Fail 19 Nov 2012 66,184 miles

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

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

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

n/s door mirror glass is missing

n/s/r tyre is very close to limit & perished

Pass 2 Nov 2011 58,521 miles

front brake pads are getting low & discs are lipped & worn

n/s/r tyre is close to limit & perished

Pass 18 Nov 2010 52,801 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 47,464 miles

n/s/f tyre is on limit & heavily scrubbed on outer edge.n/s/r tyre is close to limit & punctured.

rear axle bushes atarting to break away

Fail 20 Nov 2009 47,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre is on limit & heavily scrubbed on outer edge.n/s/r tyre is close to limit & punctured.

rear axle bushes atarting to break away

Pass 18 Nov 2008 42,823 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 42,823 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 37,678 miles

air bag light on

Pass 22 Feb 2007 28,943 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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FG04 DKV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FG04 DKV, 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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FG04 DKV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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