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SF04 NBJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,798 mi
Last recorded38,798 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 NBJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 38,798 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 25 Aug 2014 38,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 21 Aug 2013 31,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside steering rack has slight play

Fail 16 Aug 2013 31,275 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2012 23,584 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 15,359 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 6,582 miles

Rear number plate loose.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 5,856 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 4,998 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 4,075 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 2,902 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 2,902 miles

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 NBJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NBJ, 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 NBJ registered?

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

Is SF04 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF04 NBJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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