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KA04 FEF

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

72,920 mi
Last recorded72,920 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 FEF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 72,920 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 72,919 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 May 2023 70,608 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 68,007 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play, both sides

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear under car surface slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2021 67,282 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 67,282 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 66,459 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 60,677 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 60,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 44,960 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 30,192 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 29,275 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 28,206 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 28,205 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 27,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake has slight bind

o/s/f brake has slight bind

Fail 24 Jul 2014 27,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake has slight bind

o/s/f brake has slight bind

Pass 1 Aug 2013 25,262 miles

perish cracks offside front and rear tyre walls

Fail 1 Aug 2013 25,262 miles

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

perish cracks offside front and rear tyre walls

Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,840 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 23,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 23,096 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 23,096 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 21,970 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 20,579 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 20,579 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,535 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 19,535 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 17,072 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 17,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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KA04 FEF is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 KA04 FEF, 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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What year was KA04 FEF registered?

KA04 FEF is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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