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GF04 LFN

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,720 mi
Last recorded117,720 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 LFN
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 117,720 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 95,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 95,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 82,732 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,439 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,191 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine managment light on

Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,316 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,946 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 41,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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GF04 LFN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GF04 LFN, 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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What year was GF04 LFN registered?

GF04 LFN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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