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AR04 EXM

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,005 mi
Last recorded126,005 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 EXM
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 126,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 116,982 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 110,051 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 109,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 104,572 miles

Front exhaust flexi-pipe damaged

M.I.L lamp on

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 104,572 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front exhaust flexi-pipe damaged

M.I.L lamp on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 103,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes slightly coroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 101,232 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pipes slightly coroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 101,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 99,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 97,137 miles

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

O/S/R brake slightly tight

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 95,505 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 84,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 84,910 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,365 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 53,433 miles

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

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

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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AR04 EXM is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AR04 EXM, 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 AR04 EXM registered?

AR04 EXM is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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