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FG04 XGM

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,927 mi
Last recorded92,927 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 XGM
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 92,927 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

wiper blades splitting

Fail 18 Aug 2016 91,306 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

wiper blades splitting

Pass 13 Feb 2015 86,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

slight deteriation exhaust

Fail 12 Feb 2015

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 86,107 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

slight deteriation exhaust

Pass 25 Feb 2014 77,794 miles

front wipers smearing

Fail 24 Feb 2014 77,794 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,589 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 66,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 55,671 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,152 miles

Oil leak

both front bottom arm bushes age cracked

nearside front fog light inop

slight brake judder

Fail 5 Jan 2011 46,406 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,406 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,371 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres agecracked

Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,759 miles

unable to open boot gained via rear seats to inspect seat belt anchorages

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2009 39,794 miles

both rear tyres worn away on outer edges

front exhaust pipe flex flange rings insecure rattling

Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,876 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,192 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 XGM is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc 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 FG04 XGM, 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 XGM is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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