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HG54 FWX

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,920 mi
Last recorded86,920 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 FWX
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 86,920 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 86,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 84,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 84,386 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 83,205 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rears outer side sills (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 81,949 miles

Exhaust system joint sections corroded slight blowing to front joint sections

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Dec 2016 81,932 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Wheel cylinder fault (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system joint sections corroded slight blowing to front joint sections

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear boot not opening gain access into floor area

Pass 26 Nov 2015 78,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm tyre wall perishing splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 78,431 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section blowing whole exhaust system deteriorating (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area marked (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear outer sill area marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm tyre wall perishing splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 75,731 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 75,731 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 73,895 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 73,895 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,512 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight play in the offside steering arm

Pass 16 Nov 2011 64,927 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,805 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 50,463 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,359 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 36,299 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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HG54 FWX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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