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LF04 BJX

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,145 mi
Last recorded64,145 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 BJX
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 64,145 miles

Nearside Front headlamp pattern just acceptable

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroding on inner & outer

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

o/side & n/side front lower suspension arm rear rubber bushes perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2016 58,872 miles

Both front rear suspension arm bushses perishing

Engine slightly oily

Nearside Front Lower Slight play in drop link ball joint

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Number plate deteriorating

Rear Rear wiper blade split

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 14 Nov 2016 58,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Both front rear suspension arm bushses perishing

Engine slightly oily

Nearside Front Lower Slight play in drop link ball joint

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Number plate deteriorating

Rear Rear wiper blade split

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 18 Nov 2015 55,475 miles

Engine covers fitted unable to inspect engine bay components

Engine oily

Front Brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Front Lower Drop link ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm rear bush perishing

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Number plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Nov 2015 55,475 miles

Engine covers fitted unable to inspect engine bay components

Engine oily

Front Brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Drop link ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm rear bush perishing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,177 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish

bottom front engine bit oily

n/side rear tyre wearing on both edges

o/side outer sill starting to corrode

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 21 Jul 2015 55,177 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish

bottom front engine bit oily

high level brake light not working

n/side rear tyre wearing on both edges

o/side outer sill starting to corrode

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 14 Jul 2014 51,698 miles

Both front headlights deteriorating

Engine running rough (intermitant)

Front brake discs liped

N/S/F Tyre low tread on edges

N/S/R Tyre perishing

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight corrosion to O/S/R Fuel line

Small oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,698 miles

Both front headlights deteriorating

Engine running rough (intermitant)

Front brake discs liped

N/S/F Tyre low tread on edges

N/S/R Tyre perishing

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight corrosion to O/S/R Fuel line

Small oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,642 miles

Both rear wheels badly binding

N/S/R Tyre perishing

Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,255 miles

both front suspension wishbones rear bushes perished/split

front brake imbalance high (23%)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2012 42,255 miles

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

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

both front suspension wishbones rear bushes perished/split

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2011 37,180 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre perished on edges

offside front tyre perished on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,314 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 27,526 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,169 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,562 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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LF04 BJX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LF04 BJX, 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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LF04 BJX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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