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HG04 FHK

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

69,176 mi
Last recorded69,176 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 FHK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 69,176 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 69,009 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 68,303 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to n/s outer sill

slight movement in top mounts

Fail 26 Jan 2021 68,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

slight corrosion to n/s outer sill

slight movement in top mounts

Pass 3 Feb 2020 66,142 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 66,142 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 63,023 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 63,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 59,955 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Jan 2018 59,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2017 56,449 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,090 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Fail 16 Jan 2016 53,045 miles

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,900 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 45,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 45,946 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 41,670 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 37,600 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 33,319 miles

play in steering rack on o/s

Fail 20 Jan 2011 33,319 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in steering rack on o/s

Pass 2 Feb 2010 29,527 miles

binding on rear brakes

front brake pads look low

front tyres on 1.6mm on edges

lift in front struts when checked hanging

nail in o/s/r tyre

play in steering

Pass 17 Feb 2009 25,224 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 21,228 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 16,922 miles

slight play in both front strut mounts

Fail 6 Feb 2007 16,922 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

slight play in both front top strut mounts

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 FHK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHK, 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 FHK registered?

HG04 FHK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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