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GF04 LFY

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,296 mi
Last recorded73,296 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 LFY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 73,296 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 73,293 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 71,088 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 70,327 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 68,246 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 64,018 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 64,018 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 60,692 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 60,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 60,652 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 60,449 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 59,463 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 59,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2017 57,943 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 55,762 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 54,670 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 53,487 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 51,378 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 49,651 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 46,025 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 46,025 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 42,084 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 42,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,244 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,511 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 30,087 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,504 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 LFY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LFY, 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 LFY registered?

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

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