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SF04 LVA

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,936 mi
Last recorded59,936 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 LVA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 59,936 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 59,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 56,546 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 6 Feb 2013 53,412 miles

airbag light and eng/man light on in dash

battery insecure

tailgate blade deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,494 miles

eng/man light on in dash

air bag light on in dash

battery insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2012 50,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

air bag light on in dash

battery insecure

eng/man light on in dash

Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,674 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 42,774 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 42,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,250 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 29,818 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 29,145 miles

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

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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SF04 LVA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SF04 LVA, 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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What year was SF04 LVA registered?

SF04 LVA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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