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FM04 AJU

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,092 mi
Last recorded59,092 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 AJU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,092 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 55,517 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 55,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,617 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 52,609 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 48,346 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both wiper blades split

bushes on both front susprension arms in poor condition

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2011 48,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

both wiper blades split

bushes on both front susprension arms in poor condition

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2011 48,336 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside 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 10 Sep 2010 44,301 miles

judder from both front brakes

Fail 10 Sep 2010 44,301 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

judder from both front brakes

Pass 14 May 2009 41,398 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 41,396 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 37,038 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 28,054 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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FM04 AJU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red 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 FM04 AJU, 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 FM04 AJU registered?

FM04 AJU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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