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FP54 VUV

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,858 mi
Last recorded50,858 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 VUV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2023 50,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 43,412 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring lower support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring lower support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 43,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring lower support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring lower support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 39,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear axle and arms corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2021 39,901 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle and arms corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2020 38,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 33,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 28,946 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 28,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,378 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 24,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Fail 29 Aug 2015 24,155 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2014 22,119 miles

front brake pads wearing low discs scored

Fail 28 Aug 2014 22,119 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front brake pads wearing low discs scored

Pass 27 Sep 2013 20,262 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 18,039 miles

crack in front n/plate

exhaust corroding

kerb damage on wheel trims and tyre sidewalls

Pass 3 Oct 2011 15,727 miles

damage on o/s/f bumper bottom, kerb damage to wheel trims, both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2010 13,623 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 12,268 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 10,504 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 8,858 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 VUV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FP54 VUV, 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 FP54 VUV registered?

FP54 VUV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is FP54 VUV safe to buy?

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