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DE04 MPX

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,388 mi
Last recorded73,388 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 MPX
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 73,388 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Jul 2017 73,388 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle park (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Dec 2015 69,069 miles

Rear Both tyres showing side wall perishing.3mm tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 69,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 62,171 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,277 miles

slight play steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,833 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 52,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,662 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 51,662 miles

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 34,634 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 34,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 21,660 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 21,660 miles

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

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

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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DE04 MPX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE04 MPX, 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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DE04 MPX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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