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FG54 FFY

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

79,811 mi
Last recorded79,811 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 FFY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 79,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 79,613 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is corroded with hole in it (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 79,611 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is corroded with hole in it (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 79,354 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 79,354 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 78,899 miles

Front Lower Engine sump corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

previous weld repair starting to corrode around the weld.

Fail 28 Feb 2023 78,899 miles

Front Lower Engine sump corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

previous weld repair starting to corrode around the weld.

Pass 27 Jan 2022 78,270 miles

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

corrosion to offside and nearside rear sill areas close to previouse weld repairs

Pass 4 Feb 2021 77,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both chassis front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 76,584 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 74,110 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 71,614 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,278 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,253 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 70,253 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 67,347 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 62,782 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 62,670 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Feb 2013 58,817 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,943 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 55,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 51,418 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 51,418 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,176 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,747 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,754 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 28,462 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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FG54 FFY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FG54 FFY, 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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FG54 FFY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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