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SF04 LVG

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,081 mi
Last recorded41,081 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,081 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 41,081 miles

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

offside front tyre close to limit

slight blow from flexi section

Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,181 miles

air bag light on

exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking

oil filter appears to be leaking - possible sump porous also

surface corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Fail 31 Mar 2010 35,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag light on

exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking

oil filter appears to be leaking - possible sump porous also

surface corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,031 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,103 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 18,525 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 18,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LVG 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 62.5%.

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 LVG, 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 LVG registered?

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

Is SF04 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF04 LVG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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