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VU54 MFJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,826 mi
Last recorded58,826 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 MFJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 58,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2012 56,195 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,832 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 53,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 49,640 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,731 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 46,731 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,496 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 15,913 miles

air bag light on

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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VU54 MFJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VU54 MFJ, 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 VU54 MFJ registered?

VU54 MFJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 18 September 2004.

Is VU54 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU54 MFJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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