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FV04 EBG

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,939 mi
Last recorded68,939 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 EBG
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 68,939 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 60,524 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 53,523 miles

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

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

fuel filter rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,332 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 41,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 41,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,214 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt at time of test

Fail 21 Jun 2013 37,214 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 33,148 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 29,826 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 25,351 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 20,610 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 15,926 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 12,778 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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FV04 EBG is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red 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 FV04 EBG, 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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FV04 EBG is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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