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DE54 OFU

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,193 mi
Last recorded85,193 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 OFU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 85,193 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s - rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s - Heavy outer edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disk wear.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 85,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s - rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s - Heavy outer edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 81,726 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

several brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2019 81,714 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

several brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 77,254 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 77,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 72,272 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 68,684 miles

Centre Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 65,516 miles

Engine sump very corroded.

Near side rear brake binding slightly.

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

Off side front tyre worn on edges of tread.

Off side rear brake binding slightly.

Off side rear tyre outer wall rubber deteriorated and cracking.

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 65,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine sump very corroded.

Fuel filter corroded.

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

Off side front tyre worn on edges of tread.

Off side rear tyre outer wall rubber deteriorated and cracking.

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,218 miles

Fuel filter corroded.

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 61,218 miles

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

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

Fuel filter corroded.

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 56,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Near side rear tyre rubber cracking.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 56,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Near side rear tyre rubber cracking.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,104 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 43,666 miles

slightly hand brake high

Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,400 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,084 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 34,082 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,692 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 26,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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DE54 OFU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE54 OFU, 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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DE54 OFU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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