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HG04 FHS

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,240 mi
Last recorded81,240 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 FHS
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 81,240 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 78,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 71,539 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 71,539 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 68,860 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

various corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2018 68,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn reaR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

various corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2017 65,539 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

various under body corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2017 65,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

both front tyres worn on edge

various under body corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,634 miles

various under body corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2015 58,230 miles

exhaust corroded flex secure no blow

Pass 5 Nov 2014 54,314 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 4 Nov 2013 50,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

exhaust flexy worn no blow

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,949 miles

exhaust flexy worn no blow

slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 6 Nov 2012 48,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,018 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 45,030 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,721 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres getting low and outer sidewall starting to perished

Pass 16 Jan 2010 37,117 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 31,207 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 27,989 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)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 27,989 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 16 Feb 2007 22,330 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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HG04 FHS is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HG04 FHS, 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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HG04 FHS is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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