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GF04 LFX

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,945 mi
Last recorded83,945 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 83,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill panel

Fail 11 Mar 2019 83,945 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill panel

Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,902 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,354 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 75,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,025 miles

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

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

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

exhaust front flexible section in a poor condition/rattles

Fail 22 Mar 2016 70,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement fails to rotate (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

exhaust front flexible section in a poor condition/rattles

Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,204 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,675 miles

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

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

slight movement at offside front inner rack joint

Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,010 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,438 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,850 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,457 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm and worn low on edges (raised tread) 185/60/14

offside front tyre wearing low on edges (raised tread) 185/60/14

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 24 Mar 2010 38,457 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm and worn low on edges (raised tread) 185/60/14

offside front tyre wearing low on edges (raised tread) 185/60/14

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,655 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,471 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 19,274 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 LFX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LFX, 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 LFX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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