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HG04 FHJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,483 mi
Last recorded82,483 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 FHJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 82,483 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 78,368 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 74,840 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 71,078 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 71,078 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 67,210 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 63,821 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 59,809 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,861 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 47,503 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 47,503 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 38,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 38,252 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 41,118 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 34,726 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 34,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HG04 FHJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG04 FHJ, 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 HG04 FHJ registered?

HG04 FHJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 7 April 2004.

Is HG04 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG04 FHJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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