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FH54 BVF

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,897 mi
Last recorded76,897 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 BVF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 76,897 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 76,897 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,891 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 70,889 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 70,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 65,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

petrol tank corroded , petrol low couldnt check for leaks

Fail 1 Nov 2013 65,787 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

petrol tank corroded , petrol low couldnt check for leaks

Pass 27 Nov 2012 61,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise near side front inner brake disc slightly worn

Fail 27 Nov 2012 61,227 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise near side front inner brake disc slightly worn

engine mangement light on dash

Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,035 miles

advise engine mangement light on dash

Fail 18 Nov 2011 55,934 miles

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

advise engine mangement light on dash

Pass 10 Nov 2010 50,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise engine mangement light on dash

Pass 7 Dec 2009 46,297 miles

advise near side front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 30 Nov 2009 46,213 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

advise near side front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2008 40,122 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 34,290 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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FH54 BVF is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FH54 BVF, 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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FH54 BVF is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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