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AV04 VWC

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,455 mi
Last recorded87,455 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 VWC
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,455 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake slightly tight

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

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

front tyres wearing low inner edges

Fail 12 Apr 2016 87,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake slightly tight

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

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

front tyres wearing low inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,947 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 79,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 70,340 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 70,340 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,922 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 60,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside washer jet, one of two nozzles blocked

Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,534 miles

Airbag Warning lamp on.

Engine warning lamp on.

Fuel filter corroded.

Rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls and between treads.

Fail 23 Mar 2012 57,531 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Airbag Warning lamp on.

Engine warning lamp on.

Fuel filter corroded.

Rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls and between treads.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 50,450 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,450 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,314 miles

damage to screen

exhaust rusty

front brake discs poor condition

nearside front tyre close to limit

Fail 29 Jun 2010 50,314 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

damage to screen

engine oil leak

exhaust rusty

front brake discs poor condition

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 1 Jul 2009 48,520 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 48,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 45,809 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 41,930 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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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AV04 VWC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AV04 VWC, 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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AV04 VWC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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