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LF04 BJY

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,625 mi
Last recorded76,625 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 BJY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,625 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 76,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 74,659 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 74,658 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,555 miles

both front discs lipped

product on n/s headlamp lens

Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,344 miles

Both front brake pads low and both front discs worn but not weakened

Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,289 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 61,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Aug 2013 56,082 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 51,552 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,622 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 44,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 36,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 36,261 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 28,289 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 28,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s rear tye cracking on outer edge.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 21,044 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 15,300 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 BJY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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