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FH53 NVP

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,883 mi
Last recorded70,883 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 NVP
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 70,883 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 67,259 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 60,217 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jun 2014 58,647 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 58,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 57,083 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 10 Jul 2013 57,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear tyre deteriorated

rear axle bushes becoming unbonded

rear brakes binding slightly

requires wiper arms adjusting

signs of stainage on fuel tank

Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,267 miles

E M L on

Fail 18 Jul 2011 37,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

E M L on

Pass 26 Jul 2010 24,516 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 24,338 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 19,558 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 13,970 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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FH53 NVP is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FH53 NVP, 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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What year was FH53 NVP registered?

FH53 NVP is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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