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DU54 EGJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,513 mi
Last recorded66,513 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 EGJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2017 66,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.4 (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill close panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill close panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine oil leak , possibly sump porus

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,697 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Both left hand doors damaged.

Engine oil leaks.

Nearside Front Bumper damaged.

Nearside Front Fog lamp broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. In addition nail in tread section inner corner. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Sill starting to rust (rear section).

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi hose to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake requires more effort to achieve the required result reading.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Sill starting to rust (full length).

Right hand end of steering rack has slight free play in it.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 61,697 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Both left hand doors damaged.

Engine oil leaks.

Nearside Front Bumper damaged.

Nearside Front Fog lamp broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. In addition nail in tread section inner corner. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Sill starting to rust (rear section).

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi hose to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake requires more effort to achieve the required result reading.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Sill starting to rust (full length).

Right hand end of steering rack has slight free play in it.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 55,868 miles

Damage to nearside front bumper, fog light, and both nearside doors.

Front brake discs corroded around inner edge.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside rear brake pipe has surface corrosion.

Slight play in offside track rod end.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 55,868 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Damage to nearside front bumper, fog light, and both nearside doors.

Front brake discs corroded around inner edge.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside rear brake pipe has surface corrosion.

Slight play in offside track rod end.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 51,401 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to nearside front and side

Front discs corroded on inner face

Slight bind to offside front brake

Fail 14 Mar 2014 51,401 miles

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to nearside front and side

Front discs corroded on inner face

Slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,669 miles

Damage to nearside front bumper and vehicle side

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

Offside wiper blade started to split

Fail 13 Mar 2013 47,669 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Damage to nearside front bumper and vehicle side

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

Offside wiper blade started to split

Fail 8 Mar 2012 44,313 miles

Body damage to Nearside front bumper, Fog Light, Doors.

Both front lower arms rear bushes split.

Front discs corroded on inner edge

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,313 miles

Body damage to Nearside front bumper, Fog Light, Doors.

Both front lower arms rear bushes split.

Front discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,377 miles

both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes spitting

inner surfaces of front brake discs corroding

slight play in steering rack o/s

slight snagging on webbing of o/s/r seat belt

Fail 14 Mar 2011 37,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes spitting

inner surfaces of front brake discs corroding

slight play in steering rack o/s

slight snagging on webbing of o/s/r seat belt

Pass 14 Aug 2010 33,018 miles

Slight snagging on o/side rear seat belt webbing. Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split. Inner surfaces of front brake discs corroding.

Fail 14 Aug 2010 33,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight snagging on o/side rear seat belt webbing. Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split. Inner surfaces of front brake discs corroding.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 27,155 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,635 miles

1.slight play in o/s front steering rack end 2.engine manegment warning and air bag lights on dash

Pass 23 Aug 2007 19,503 miles

1.o/s rear tyre punctured and low on pressure †2.front number plate slightly faded

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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DU54 EGJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DU54 EGJ, 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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DU54 EGJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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