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AP53 HCL

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,239 mi
Last recorded86,239 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HCL
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2017 86,239 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light illuminated.

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 84,721 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 78,044 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 75,065 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 69,960 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,316 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 65,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 60,489 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 60,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 49,810 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,168 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 18,655 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 9,728 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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AP53 HCL is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP53 HCL, 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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AP53 HCL is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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