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FG04 YFT

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,452 mi
Last recorded55,452 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 YFT
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 55,452 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2016 55,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2015 49,938 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 49,933 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 45,648 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded under mounting clips

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2013 44,040 miles

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

stains around the fuel tank

Fail 22 May 2013 44,040 miles

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

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

stains around the fuel tank

Pass 9 May 2012 39,901 miles

nsf tyre cracking on outer sidewall

nsr tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 6 Apr 2011 35,067 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,067 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 30,182 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres are perishing

n/s/f and n/s/r have nails in the tyre

slight play in front mount tops

Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,182 miles

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

both rear tyres are perishing

n/s/f and n/s/r have nails in the tyre

slight play in front mount tops

Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,535 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 20,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,575 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,917 miles

rear wiper blade not clearing screen efficiently and fouling on rear spoiler

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 YFT is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG04 YFT, 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 YFT is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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