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CU04 TVK

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,217 mi
Last recorded119,217 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 TVK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 119,217 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 119,217 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 109,827 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 109,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 98,881 miles

fuel filler pipes badly corroded

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

welding repairs to nearside and offside rear outer sills

Fail 21 Sep 2015 98,881 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside front outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering offside outer sill (6.1.A.1)

centre rear brake light not working

fuel filler pipes badly corroded

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

welding repairs to nearside and offside rear outer sills

Pass 25 Sep 2014 88,869 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 88,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 88,763 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front tyre worn smooth on edges.

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,222 miles

front exhaut two rings lose

Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,660 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,205 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 49,474 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 49,474 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 41,961 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,961 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,829 miles

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

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 26 Jul 2007 27,093 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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CU04 TVK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc 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 CU04 TVK, 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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CU04 TVK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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