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FV04 EBM

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,384 mi
Last recorded96,384 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 EBM
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 96,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 91,119 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 85,799 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 80,571 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 74,838 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 66,483 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 66,483 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,107 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,785 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 42,785 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 30,906 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 30,906 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 26,007 miles

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

front off side wishbone bush worn

slight play in off side steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2009 22,182 miles

front off side wishbone bush perishing

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,297 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 12,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 12,026 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 EBM is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FV04 EBM, 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 EBM is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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