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HG04 FJA

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,388 mi
Last recorded70,388 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 FJA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 70,388 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 70,388 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 66,039 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 66,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,199 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 62,198 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 57,785 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 54,499 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,682 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 81,107 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,526 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,930 miles

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

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

osf and nsf h/lamp lens covers mottled

Pass 16 Feb 2010 33,171 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,195 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 23,124 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 17,991 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 FJA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc 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 FJA, 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 FJA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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