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DG54 GVZ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,736 mi
Last recorded104,736 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 GVZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 104,736 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 101,890 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

wipers working only on slow speed

Fail 21 Mar 2017 101,884 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

wipers working only on slow speed

Pass 29 Oct 2015 97,834 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding very slightly

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 94,779 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2014 94,779 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2013 92,560 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 92,560 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 87,708 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 87,708 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 79,575 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 71,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 71,896 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 59,528 miles

ENGINE AIR INTAKE PIPE TORN.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 47,218 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,559 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 33,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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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DG54 GVZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DG54 GVZ, 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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What year was DG54 GVZ registered?

DG54 GVZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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