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FM04 FSP

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,295 mi
Last recorded89,295 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 FSP
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,295 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Front both side brake slightly binding

Front both side tyres slightly worn low

Front exhaust in poor condition and has leak

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

Offside sill in poor condition

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

oil sump corroded and has slight leak

steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2016 83,220 miles

Rear axle bushes slightly worn

down side slightly rusted

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 83,220 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear axle bushes slightly worn

down side slightly rusted

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

eml on

exhaust has slight leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,013 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 25 Mar 2014 67,011 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,408 miles

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

engine light on

fuel filter corrodded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 61,403 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine light on

fuel filter corrodded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 55,559 miles

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2012 55,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

accident damege front & x member damege

Fail 31 Mar 2011 48,892 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

accident damege front & x member damege

Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

accident damege reapir jobs

Fail 10 Mar 2010 42,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

accident damege reapir jobs

Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,715 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,941 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 15,365 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 FSP is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FSP, 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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FM04 FSP is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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