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FY54 LHL

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,425 mi
Last recorded83,425 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 LHL
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 83,425 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 79,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/f brake discs has been very hot

n/s/r tyre is perished in the tread

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush is separating slightly

oil residue on the engine and gearbox

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint

slight play in o/s/f steering

Fail 11 Aug 2020 79,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/f brake discs has been very hot

n/s/r tyre is perished in the tread

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush is separating slightly

oil residue on the engine and gearbox

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint

slight play in o/s/f steering

Pass 2 Aug 2019 78,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 78,056 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH SIDE (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 77,398 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 77,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 72,805 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear brakes binding

Pass 27 Jul 2016 67,425 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 67,425 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 61,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 61,995 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 55,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 47,651 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,485 miles

deteriation front registration plate

Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,028 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 24,861 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 17,654 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 17,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 9,530 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 6,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 6,465 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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FY54 LHL is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FY54 LHL, 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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FY54 LHL is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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