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CA54 KXL

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,142 mi
Last recorded87,142 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 KXL
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 87,142 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 81,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 80,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 79,143 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack end

Offside Front ABS ring slightly damaged

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight leak from power steering pump

Fail 23 Apr 2020 79,143 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack end

Offside Front ABS ring slightly damaged

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 12 Apr 2019 77,087 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 77,038 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 74,581 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 74,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 71,941 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 69,975 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,938 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 65,785 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 64,459 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to seperate

fuel filter rusty

nearside wiper blade split and linkage slightly worn

offside rear outer sill rusty

rear brake inbalance

Pass 19 Dec 2012 58,875 miles

battery bracket is missing

nearside wiper end is split

Pass 22 Dec 2011 52,309 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,869 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 34,228 miles

Battery insecure

both rear tyres are starting to perish

possable slight oil leak

spare tyre worn near limit

Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,018 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2007 20,058 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 KXL is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CA54 KXL, 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 KXL is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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