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CV54 DHY

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,544 mi
Last recorded37,544 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 DHY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 37,544 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 37,542 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 31,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 29,058 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 28,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 28,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 27,961 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 27,381 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 26,625 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 26,623 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 25,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 25,102 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 24,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 24,299 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 23,479 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 23,479 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 22,532 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 21,268 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 21,268 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 20,250 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 18,413 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 16,562 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 14,689 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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CV54 DHY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 CV54 DHY, 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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CV54 DHY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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