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GF04 LGA

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,993 mi
Last recorded62,993 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 62,993 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 62,950 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 62,306 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 62,306 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 61,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexy worn

Fail 14 Dec 2021 61,354 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light in op (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust flexy worn

Pass 14 Dec 2020 55,857 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 50,644 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,215 miles

n/s/r tyre developing cracks

Fail 6 Apr 2018 48,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre developing cracks

Pass 25 Mar 2017 45,401 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,413 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 35,320 miles

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

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

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

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

chips to screen

slight play n/s/f anti-roll bar droplink

Fail 9 Apr 2015 35,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chips to screen

slight play n/s/f anti-roll bar droplink

Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,168 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 21,316 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,124 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 19,124 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,251 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 14,544 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,508 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,986 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,009 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 LGA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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