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HJ04 SFU

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,198 mi
Last recorded56,198 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 SFU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 56,198 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 54,300 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 54,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,633 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded

beam images slightly distorted

Fail 26 Feb 2018 52,661 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front outer sill corroded

beam images slightly distorted

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,110 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 51,109 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake disc discolored/overheated

Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,454 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 49,454 miles

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

exhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER is slow to clear at idle! advise fuel system treatment

fuel filter housing is chaffing against rear beam axle! strongly advise repair/modification

Pass 20 Feb 2015 47,096 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 47,096 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light is on!

fuel filter housing is rubbing/chaffing against the back axle! (STRONGLY ADVISE repair/modification to the bracket to enable sufficient clearance)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,815 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 44,815 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine management light is on!

nearside rear tyre is badly cracked/perished! (2003 date stamp)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 40,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges. (2003 date stamp)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,684 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges. (2003 date stamp)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,792 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 35,791 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,174 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 27,219 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2009 22,622 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,805 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 12,026 miles

offside front wiper blade split.

slight front brake judder.

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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HJ04 SFU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HJ04 SFU, 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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HJ04 SFU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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