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GF04 LFV

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,411 mi
Last recorded80,411 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 LFV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 80,411 miles

Front Front exhaust flexi deteriorated, not to excess.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of wearing on outside edge, not to excess.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve slightly perished not to excess. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Top mount has slight play, not to excess.

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 80,411 miles

Front Front exhaust flexi deteriorated, not to excess.

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both head lights polished. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of wearing on outside edge, not to excess.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve slightly perished not to excess. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Top mount has slight play, not to excess.

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 79,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding, not to excess.

Nearside Front Drop link boots slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Offside Front Drop link boots slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Offside Front Slight play in top mount, not to excess.

Temp fuel cap

Fail 19 Jul 2019 79,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed in cut on inner and outer sidewall. 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding, not to excess.

Nearside Front Drop link boots slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Offside Front Drop link boots slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Offside Front Slight play in top mount, not to excess.

Temp fuel cap

Pass 20 Jul 2018 78,194 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 78,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,353 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,599 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,036 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 65,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre split/perished

Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,863 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 57,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 5 Apr 2013 51,033 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 44,913 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 44,913 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,095 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,325 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,010 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,018 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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GF04 LFV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF04 LFV, 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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GF04 LFV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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