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FM04 FTC

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,067 mi
Last recorded74,067 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 FTC
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 74,067 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly.

engine man light on.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 70,818 miles

eng man light on

multi ribbed belt cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2017 70,735 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

eng man light on

multi ribbed belt cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2016 67,985 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake pipes

engine cover fitted

n/s/r brake slightly binding

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 67,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake pipes

engine cover fitted

n/s/r brake slightly binding

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 64,704 miles

corrosion to exhaust

engine warning light on

n/s/f tyre worn on the outter edge

oil leak

play in n/s/f lower suspension ball joint

Pass 4 Feb 2014 60,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Fail 29 Jan 2013 56,594 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to metal brake pipes

small damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2013 56,594 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to metal brake pipes

small damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2012 52,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to exhaust

engine warning light on

wheel trims fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2011 46,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning light on

wheel trims fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,004 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 2 Feb 2009 37,613 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 32,702 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 24,652 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 FTC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM04 FTC, 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 FTC registered?

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

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