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AP53 HHA

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,995 mi
Last recorded109,995 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HHA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2020 109,995 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill mid to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2018 106,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 103,143 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 99,661 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 99,648 miles

coil spring broken Both front left and right (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 94,375 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 94,240 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 87,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 87,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 82,499 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 73,391 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 65,755 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 57,374 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 57,374 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 48,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 48,765 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 39,816 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,434 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 24,453 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 HHA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HHA, 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 HHA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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