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DY54 JXH

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

25,376 mi
Last recorded25,376 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 JXH
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 25,376 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroding

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Oct 2024 19,692 miles

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

underside front & rear heavily corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 19,062 miles

exhaust system corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Oct 2023 19,062 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Oct 2022 19,026 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

underside heavily under sealed & has corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2021 18,753 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front & Rear sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 18,353 miles

exhaust system corroded

sub frame corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 18,055 miles

exhaust system corroded

front sub frame has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2018 17,718 miles

exhaust system

sub frame corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 17,718 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working intermittent (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system

sub frame corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 17,355 miles

front sub frame corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2017 17,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front sub frame corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 16,932 miles

front sub frame corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2016 16,932 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

front sub frame corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 16,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 16,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 16,223 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 16,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 15,782 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,305 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 14,762 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 14,182 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 14,182 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 13,212 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 12,399 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 11,559 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 10,759 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 JXH is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 JXH, 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 DY54 JXH registered?

DY54 JXH is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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