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EF04 UJJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

66,782 mi
Last recorded66,782 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 UJJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 66,782 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 May 2025 66,772 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Leg / Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2024 62,636 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 59,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2023 59,648 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 57,303 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 55,737 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 54,631 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 54,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 49,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Top mount has slight play

Fail 10 May 2019 49,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Top mount has slight play

Pass 11 May 2018 42,766 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 39,831 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 39,831 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 39,451 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 38,888 miles

frontpads very low

Pass 8 May 2014 38,547 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 38,544 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

handbrake lever high

Pass 21 May 2013 38,033 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

sump washer leaking oil

Pass 9 May 2012 32,119 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 32,119 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 May 2011 36,028 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 34,561 miles

handbrake lever high

sump plug leaking

Pass 12 May 2009 33,168 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 31,793 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 28,396 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 UJJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EF04 UJJ, 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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EF04 UJJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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