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SF04 LVC

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,352 mi
Last recorded72,352 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 72,352 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 72,351 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,082 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 53,082 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,187 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 23,989 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 LVC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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