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FP54 VUW

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,349 mi
Last recorded73,349 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 VUW
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 73,349 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,332 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 72,332 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 71,994 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 71,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 66,707 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated still readable ....

Fail 2 Dec 2016 66,583 miles

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorated still readable ....

Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,676 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN AND PERISHED / OFFSIDE SPLITING IN TREAD NO CORDS SEEN

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 57,676 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN AND PERISHED / OFFSIDE SPLITING IN TREAD NO CORDS SEEN

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 55,104 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

both rear tyres worn out of shape 185/60/14

Fail 3 Dec 2014 55,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

both rear tyres worn out of shape 185/60/14

Pass 25 Nov 2013 51,492 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 48,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 45,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front & rear wiper blades due for replacement but still clear screen

Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,695 miles

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

front & rear wiper blades due for replacement but still clear screen

Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,876 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 39,876 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,765 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 34,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,251 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 20,317 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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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FP54 VUW is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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