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LF04 HCC

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,013 mi
Last recorded69,013 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 HCC
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 69,013 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 69,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement backward (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 67,963 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 65,637 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fuel pump body corroded

offside front fog lamp not working

tailgate release defective

Pass 29 Jan 2015 65,637 miles

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

fuel pump body corroded

offside front fog lamp not working

tailgate release defective

Fail 4 Feb 2014 64,195 miles

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

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

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 4 Feb 2014 64,195 miles

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 4 Feb 2013 62,461 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 62,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside front brake slight binding

battery insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2012 60,988 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 5 Apr 2012 60,934 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 16 Apr 2011 53,835 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

air bag warning lamp on

front brakes release at slightly different rate

offside washer jet partially blocked,wipers leaving water marks

poss bad connection/contactact on offside front sidelamp,inop until tapped no other defect during test

rubber drive/serpantine belt cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2010 45,125 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 45,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,776 miles

front brake pads low

front no.plate loose

Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,077 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 27,076 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 18,029 miles

both front tyres getting low

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 HCC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LF04 HCC, 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 HCC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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