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DF04 GKN

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,114 mi
Last recorded44,114 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 GKN
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 44,114 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 43,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm sized 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 38,038 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 30,024 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 23,633 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 23,633 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 23,272 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 18,145 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 18,144 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 12,668 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 8,541 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 8,399 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 7,595 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 6,366 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 5,108 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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DF04 GKN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DF04 GKN, 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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DF04 GKN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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