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FH53 NVY

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,065 mi
Last recorded138,065 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 NVY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 138,065 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 138,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 124,169 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 124,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 110,980 miles

air bag light on

oil leak

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

slight play in both front top shock mounts

Fail 12 Dec 2011 110,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

air bag light on

discs worn and wearing thin

slight play in both front top shock mounts

Fail 13 Dec 2010 95,518 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 95,518 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 95,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 78,304 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 60,714 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,030 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 32,111 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 32,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 NVY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 NVY, 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 NVY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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