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SA54 FMY

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,128 mi
Last recorded102,128 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 FMY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 102,128 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 102,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 94,783 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 94,528 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler breather pipe leaking at joint with fuel tank possible tank or pipe leak fuel filler breather pipe leaking at joint with tank possible pipe or tank leak (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section holed adjacent to axle mounting point (2.4.A.3)

battery clamp fixed in wrong position but secure

Pass 4 Feb 2017 85,059 miles

Hub caps fitted

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush strut top mounting (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,061 miles

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 12 Feb 2016 76,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

fuel filter corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 73,329 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 73,326 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,755 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

N.S.R tyre sidewall deteriated with age cracks.

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 67,703 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Fuel pipes corroded.

N.S.R tyre sidewall deteriated with age cracks.

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 62,354 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 62,354 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,709 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 56,709 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,169 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,052 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,338 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,683 miles

engine management light on

airbag light on

slight play in top strut mount o/s/f

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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SA54 FMY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SA54 FMY, 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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SA54 FMY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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