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KA53 FLE

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,776 mi
Last recorded126,776 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 126,776 miles

corrosion showing on all metal brake pipes

crack to n/s of screen not effecting view

slight play both front strut top mounts

Pass 23 Mar 2010 113,987 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

air bag light on

Fail 22 Mar 2010 113,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

air bag light on

Pass 21 Mar 2009 89,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre tread uneven

Fail 21 Mar 2009 89,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre tread uneven

Pass 25 Mar 2008 67,136 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 42,708 miles

rear wiper blade split

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 FLE is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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