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CP54 EJU

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,173 mi
Last recorded85,173 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 EJU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 85,173 miles

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

Tow ball missing time of test

Towbar component slightly damaged Socket (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 85,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tow ball missing time of test

Towbar component slightly damaged Socket (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 80,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 75,914 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 75,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 67,281 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cut in n/s/r/ tyre but not showing cord

Fail 7 Oct 2015 67,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cut in n/s/f tyre but no cord showing

Pass 30 May 2014 60,188 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 60,106 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,313 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 51,313 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 48,209 miles

Airbag light on

EML light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2012 47,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag light on

EML light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,813 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 31,114 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,114 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 22,699 miles

Fuel filler flap damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2007 12,180 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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CP54 EJU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CP54 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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CP54 EJU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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