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FN54 ZJE

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,903 mi
Last recorded80,903 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 ZJE
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2016 80,903 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear on centre clips (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides excess play (2.4.G.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2015 76,940 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 68,561 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 68,560 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,767 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 52,548 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 45,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,357 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,399 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,415 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,368 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 20,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FN54 ZJE is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FN54 ZJE, 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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FN54 ZJE is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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