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VA04 FFC

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,087 mi
Last recorded93,087 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 FFC
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 93,087 miles

exhaust smokey

Fail 16 Aug 2013 92,950 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

exhaust smokey

Pass 8 Aug 2012 83,870 miles

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

engine management light on

steel wheel fitted to n/s front

Fail 8 Aug 2012 83,870 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

steel wheel fitted to n/s front

Pass 15 Aug 2011 74,423 miles

engine management light on

Fail 15 Aug 2011 74,418 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,163 miles

engine management light on

on initial start up abs light came on but follwed correct procedure & then stayed out

pinhole o/s cv gaiter

Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,041 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,020 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 50,019 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 May 2007 36,712 miles

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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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VA04 FFC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VA04 FFC, 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 VA04 FFC registered?

VA04 FFC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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