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FY04 BNZ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,341 mi
Last recorded185,341 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 BNZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2017 185,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr tyre worn on inner/outer edge

travel on brake pedal

Pass 23 Apr 2016 153,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2016 153,067 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak slightly

Fail 22 Apr 2015 127,833 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust pipe rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2015 127,833 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust pipe rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2014 119,020 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 118,997 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 113,586 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 110,903 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 110,903 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 99,988 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 88,910 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 88,910 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 74,538 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,960 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 43,643 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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FY04 BNZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY04 BNZ, 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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FY04 BNZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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