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DY54 JXB

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,529 mi
Last recorded59,529 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 JXB
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 59,529 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 59,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2025 54,974 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 54,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 54,898 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 54,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 49,424 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 49,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 47,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 47,263 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 46,758 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 45,946 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 45,935 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 44,831 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracked side walls

Pass 26 Jan 2017 43,800 miles

Nearside Front side wall cracking

Offside Front side wall cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2016 42,616 miles

Both front tyres have cracked side walls

Offside Rear tyre has cracked side wall

Pass 13 Jan 2015 40,685 miles

both front tyres. outer sidewalls perished and cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2014 38,922 miles

(EML) Engine Management Light Indicates a fault

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

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

Rear tyres perishing (cracking) onside walls

Pass 28 Jan 2013 34,759 miles

Airbag light on

Engine management light on

Offside rear brake binding

Rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jan 2012 32,179 miles

airbag light on

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,092 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 30,092 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 28,383 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 26,335 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f wiper slightly split, not affecting vision

Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,298 miles

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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DY54 JXB is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DY54 JXB, 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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DY54 JXB is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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