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AP53 HGZ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,695 mi
Last recorded65,695 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HGZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 65,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2015 65,695 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 56,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2014 56,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 56,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers wiper splitting

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

power steering pipes corroding

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2013 52,808 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2012 47,631 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,535 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,057 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 38,057 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 31,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall worn.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,490 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall worn.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,947 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 20,796 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 HGZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP53 HGZ, 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 HGZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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