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DY04 ZJE

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,966 mi
Last recorded66,966 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 ZJE
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2019 66,966 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre scrubbed on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2018 65,741 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre scrubbed on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

eml on

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,086 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both rubber strut top mounts worn (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded heavy rusting (3.6.B.2c)

eml lamp 'ON'

Fail 28 Feb 2017 65,086 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.952 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.75 (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (pump dead?) (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both rubber strut top mounts worn (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded heavy rusting (3.6.B.2c)

eml lamp 'ON'

Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn/splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole in boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 64,483 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn/splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole in boot (2.4.G.2)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,340 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper blade torn

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 63,340 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper blade torn

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 61,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Oil leak

rear brakes binding

Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,731 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 59,649 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,459 miles

brake warning light

Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,495 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,091 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,218 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,887 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,220 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 16,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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DY04 ZJE is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DY04 ZJE, 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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DY04 ZJE is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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