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KA53 FKV

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,951 mi
Last recorded67,951 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA53 FKV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,951 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 67,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 8 May 2014 61,380 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,460 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 50,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

most brake pipes showing some corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,199 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 33,047 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,552 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,531 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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KA53 FKV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KA53 FKV, 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 KA53 FKV registered?

KA53 FKV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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