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GY54 FXL

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

51,664 mi
Last recorded51,664 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 FXL
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 51,664 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspension and sub frames rusty.

Fail 14 Feb 2025 51,664 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

suspension and sub frames rusty.

Pass 6 Feb 2024 44,347 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 42,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 42,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 39,506 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 39,506 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 37,420 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower body components slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Feb 2021 37,420 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Lower body components slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2020 36,600 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 36,600 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished on outer wall.

Offside front tyre worn on outer tread.

Pass 7 Feb 2019 34,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 33,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 25,584 miles

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F STEERING ARM LINK

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW & TREAD SEPERATION

Pass 20 Jan 2016 21,623 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 20,409 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 18,896 miles

clutch high biteing point

Pass 19 Sep 2012 17,967 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,034 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 16,034 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,788 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 13,788 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade poor

Pass 23 Sep 2009 11,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 9,409 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 7,504 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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GY54 FXL is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GY54 FXL, 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 GY54 FXL registered?

GY54 FXL is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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