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AO54 UHP

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,675 mi
Last recorded78,675 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 UHP
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 78,675 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,998 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 77,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 77,604 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2015 67,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seats fitted to offside rear plus nearside rear

exhaust system deteriorated

slight damage to offside front tyre side wall

Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

child seats fitted to offside rear plus nearside rear

exhaust system deteriorated

slight damage to offside front tyre side wall

Pass 23 Jul 2014 59,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2013
Fail 10 Jul 2013

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 50,818 miles

Both front and both front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Both front shock absorbers showing slight signs of leakage

Exhaust system rusty

Gear linkages worn

Nearside front tyre aged (8 years) and perished

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm on outer tread shoulder

Rear windscreen wiper blade worn

Fail 23 Jul 2012 52,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front and both front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Both front shock absorbers showing slight signs of leakage

Exhaust system rusty

Gear linkages worn

Nearside front tyre aged (8 years) and perished

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm on outer tread shoulder

Rear windscreen wiper blade worn

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,632 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 45,631 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,417 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 28 Jul 2009 34,967 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,049 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,617 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
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AO54 UHP is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO54 UHP, 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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AO54 UHP is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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