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FP54 FEJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,358 mi
Last recorded58,358 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 FEJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 58,358 miles

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 54,619 miles

Body has slight corrosion sill by the wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear outter sill (6.1.B.2)

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

both sides front sill slightly corroded

coil spring corroded front both sides and rear off sides (2.4.C.1b)

front sub frame slightly corroded and rear axle slightly distorted

Fail 18 Mar 2017 54,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion sill by the wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

both sides front sill slightly corroded

coil spring corroded front both sides and rear off sides (2.4.C.1b)

front sub frame slightly corroded and rear axle slightly distorted

Pass 10 Oct 2015 49,839 miles

brake pipe corrosion

corrosion of rear axle and rear coil springs

offside rear wheel arch is corroded but not causing sharp edges

Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,912 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 24 Oct 2014 45,912 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 30 Oct 2013 40,886 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 70,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 36,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,783 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 26,314 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front strut top mounts slightly stiff in operation

Fail 6 Oct 2010 26,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front strut top mounts slightly stiff in operation

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Oct 2009 24,775 miles

All four tyres fitted to vehicle perished and cracked (no cords exposed at time of test)

Battery insecure

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,900 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 21,394 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 21,394 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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FP54 FEJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FP54 FEJ, 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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FP54 FEJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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