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CA04 EJU

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,332 mi
Last recorded82,332 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 EJU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,332 miles

engine light on

nsr brake slightly sticky

top mounts slightly stiff

Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,502 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 12 Mar 2015 72,502 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine light on dash

Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,251 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 58,188 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

engine management light lit

Pass 11 Jan 2012 32,752 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 32,752 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 21,603 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 21,603 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 20,962 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smeering screen slightly

n/s/f tyre scuffed on outer edge

slight fraying on o/s/f seat belt

Pass 4 Aug 2009 16,983 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 16,980 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 10,418 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2007 4,906 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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CA04 EJU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc 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 CA04 EJU, 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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CA04 EJU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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