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DS04 GXW

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,775 mi
Last recorded99,775 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 GXW
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 99,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 88,558 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 77,751 miles

air bag light on

engine management light on

Fail 25 May 2012 77,585 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

air bag light on

engine management light on

nearside front ABS wire insecure and chaffing

Pass 14 May 2011 62,273 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine manegement light on

play in steering rack arms inner joints

splits in front tyre sides walls both sides

Fail 13 May 2011 62,273 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine manegement light on

offside rear service brake poor

play in steering rack arms inner joints

splits in front tyre sides walls both sides

Pass 11 May 2010 51,559 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 39,100 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 28,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 16,658 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside steering rack tie rod end has slight play.

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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DS04 GXW is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS04 GXW, 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 DS04 GXW registered?

DS04 GXW is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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