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FV54 NNJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,362 mi
Last recorded81,362 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 NNJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 81,362 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2019 81,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not seen fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 73,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 63,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 63,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 56,773 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 56,674 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 49,727 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 49,724 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 43,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,160 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,695 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 22,770 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 18,356 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 14,364 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 11,038 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 11,038 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007
Fail 23 Nov 2007

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FV54 NNJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FV54 NNJ, 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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FV54 NNJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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