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VF53 HME

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

62,247 mi
Last recorded62,247 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 HME
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 62,247 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 62,229 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 59,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2013 59,149 miles

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

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

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

e.m light on

Pass 4 Feb 2012 55,046 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 51,608 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 51,512 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 46,377 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 46,224 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre wall cracking/perishing

Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,311 miles

rear control arm bushes split

Oil leak

engine light on

rear blade split

Fail 19 Dec 2008 40,253 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

engine light on

rear blade split

rear control arm bushes split

Pass 6 Dec 2007 32,706 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 32,706 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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VF53 HME is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VF53 HME, 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 VF53 HME registered?

VF53 HME is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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The MOT history for VF53 HME shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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