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FH53 DYG

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,018 mi
Last recorded68,018 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 DYG
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2019 68,018 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs reluctor ring fractured (1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated damaged but still secure (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,940 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet secure but damaged (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (front and rear) (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 62,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet secure but damaged (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (front and rear) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 57,303 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 57,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 52,374 miles

both rear brakes binding BORDERLINE

condition and security off side front outer cv boot BORDERLINE

condition of all front wishbone bushes

corrosion and blow on exhaust rear box

corrosion and grease near side rear brake pipe

lift and movement in both front top suspension mountings BORDERLINE

rear brake balance near side slow

Fail 4 Mar 2016 52,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brakes binding BORDERLINE

condition and security off side front outer cv boot BORDERLINE

condition of all front wishbone bushes

corrosion and blow on exhaust rear box

corrosion and grease near side rear brake pipe

lift and movement in both front top suspension mountings BORDERLINE

rear brake balance near side slow

Pass 3 Mar 2015 50,976 miles

condition both headlamp glasses

condition o/s/f and n/s/f rear wishbone bushes

corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

lift and movement in both front top suspension mountings

security o/s/f outer c v boot

slight blow on exhaust back box

Fail 3 Mar 2015 50,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

condition both headlamp glasses

condition o/s/f and n/s/f rear wishbone bushes

corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

lift and movement in both front top suspension mountings

security o/s/f outer c v boot

slight blow on exhaust back box

Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,493 miles

condition and security o/s outer c.v boot

corrosion and copper slip on rear part of both main brake pipes

handbrake travel

lift in both front top suspension mountings and movement BORDERLINE

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 6 Mar 2014 49,493 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

condition and security o/s outer c.v boot

corrosion and copper slip on rear part of both main brake pipes

handbrake travel

lift in both front top suspension mountings and movement BORDERLINE

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,530 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 47,526 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,362 miles

defect n/s/r tyre

o/s c.v boot condition

wear o/s/f tyre on inner edge

wear on n/s/f tyre on both edges

Pass 5 Mar 2011 43,267 miles

Chips on screen

Corosion to nearside rear brake pipe to flexi

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Wear to all 4 tyres on edges

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 22 Feb 2010 40,583 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight wear to all 4 tyres on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,649 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 34,281 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 30,832 miles

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

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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FH53 DYG is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FH53 DYG, 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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FH53 DYG is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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