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EF04 BMY

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,125 mi
Last recorded105,125 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 BMY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 105,125 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 95,800 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 87,280 miles

advise air bag light on.

advise brake fluid change.

advise nail in nearside rear tyre on outer edge not repairable.

advise nearside front outer tyre wall been kerberb

advise rear brakes squeel.

advise slight corrosion forming to exhaust.

Fail 10 May 2012 87,280 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise air bag light on.

advise brake fluid change.

advise nail in nearside rear tyre on outer edge not repairable.

advise nearside front outer tyre wall been kerberb

advise rear brakes squeel.

advise slight corrosion forming to exhaust.

Pass 5 May 2011 81,021 miles

Airbag warning light illuminated

Fail 5 May 2011 81,021 miles

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

Airbag warning light illuminated

Pass 6 May 2010 74,891 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 70,034 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 53,647 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,466 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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EF04 BMY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc 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 EF04 BMY, 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 EF04 BMY registered?

EF04 BMY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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