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BU54 SKZ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,297 mi
Last recorded24,297 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 SKZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 24,297 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 24,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 21,575 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 21,574 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 19,674 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 16,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brakes binding

Pass 22 Dec 2017 14,850 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 14,222 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 13,353 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 12,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 11,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 10,649 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 9,590 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 8,915 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 7,533 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 5,359 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 4,100 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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BU54 SKZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BU54 SKZ, 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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BU54 SKZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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