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HG54 FWK

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,437 mi
Last recorded127,437 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 FWK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 127,437 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 121,797 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019
Fail 18 Sep 2019

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 102,285 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 102,285 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both head lamp lenses require polishing

engine management light on

Fail 6 Sep 2017

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both head lamp lenses require polishing

engine management light on

Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,408 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in movement

Fail 27 Sep 2016 90,408 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in movement

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing low - close to legal limit

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2015 82,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing low - close to legal limit

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,091 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 75,099 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 65,679 miles

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,679 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 10 Sep 2012 59,903 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,007 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 48,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,641 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 35,928 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2007 31,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2007 31,002 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)

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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HG54 FWK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HG54 FWK, 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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HG54 FWK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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