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GJ04 FME

2004 Daewoo Kalos

White Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,735 mi
Last recorded72,735 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 FME
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 72,735 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 69,975 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,947 miles

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,344 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 47,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,035 miles

adjusted washer jets o/s

had to hit rear brakes to fully release hand brake slight binding also very slight binding on fronts not used a lot

sidewalls on tyres worn

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,696 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,001 miles

o/s/r tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,715 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 25,783 miles

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

o/s/r tyre side wall scufed cords not exsposed

Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,783 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall scufed cords not exsposed

Fail 1 Mar 2007 20,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 20,191 miles

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

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

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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GJ04 FME is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in White with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ04 FME, 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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GJ04 FME is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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