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FJ54 FJN

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,288 mi
Last recorded65,288 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 FJN
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 65,288 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine light lit

Fail 12 Dec 2017 65,277 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine light lit

Pass 6 Dec 2016 58,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2015 55,954 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

headlamps slightly misted, beam pattern and output ok

slight movement in both front top mounts

Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,055 miles

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

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 13 Dec 2013 49,955 miles

both front brake pipes greased

both front lower wishbone rear bushes have slight deterioration

Fail 12 Nov 2012 46,209 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,209 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 43,225 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 39,921 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 39,921 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,803 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 24,877 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 18,257 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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FJ54 FJN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc 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 FJ54 FJN, 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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FJ54 FJN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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