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CA54 KAU

2004 Daewoo Kalos

White Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,255 mi
Last recorded122,255 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 KAU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 122,255 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed has tape on webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s, n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 122,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s, n/s sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s, n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 115,199 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r, n/s/r sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 109,902 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2015 109,902 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 106,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Standard fitment seat belt missing

o/s/r wheel has slight drag when rotated

Pass 12 Sep 2013 103,155 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 103,155 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 94,771 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 94,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 82,406 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 82,406 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 70,769 miles

front discs and pads worn, nearing limits

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 14 Sep 2009 60,319 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,738 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,894 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 33,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CA54 KAU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in White with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CA54 KAU, 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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CA54 KAU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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