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DK53 DME

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,314 mi
Last recorded62,314 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 DME
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 62,314 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 62,289 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 61,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

M.I.L Lit

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brakes and the nearside rear brakes are binding slightly and the inner braking surface on both front brake discs are quite heavily corroded

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated to such an extent that a pattern especially on the nearside is only just discernable

Fail 6 Jan 2015 61,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

M.I.L Lit

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brakes and the nearside rear brakes are binding slightly and the inner braking surface on both front brake discs are quite heavily corroded

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated to such an extent that a pattern especially on the nearside is only just discernable

Pass 6 Jan 2014 58,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine warning lamp illuminated

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front brake slightly binding

offside registration lamp come on when knocked

Pass 26 Nov 2012 54,003 miles

Both headlight patterns just met legal requirements

Child seat fitted

Engine management light on

Exhaust flexy deterioated

Fuel filter corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside inner front disc worn and corroded

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Part worn tyres fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2012 54,003 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Both headlight patterns just met legal requirements

Child seat fitted

Engine management light on

Exhaust flexy deterioated

Fuel filter corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside inner front disc worn and corroded

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Part worn tyres fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2011 49,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corrouded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,411 miles

front brake discs corrouded

Fail 2 Mar 2010 48,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,449 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 47,375 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 43,123 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 35,253 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,115 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 22,115 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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DK53 DME is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DK53 DME, 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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DK53 DME is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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