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EF53 ZVN

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

28,698 mi
Last recorded28,698 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ZVN
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 28,698 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 27,412 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 24,795 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 20,378 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 20,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 14,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

auxillary belt cracking

Fail 4 Nov 2021 14,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

auxillary belt cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2020 13,094 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 13,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 13,025 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 13,025 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements WHITE FASTENINGS ON BLACK LETTERS. (0.1 (d))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 12,945 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 12,775 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 12,207 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 11,294 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 11,294 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 10,903 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2013 10,224 miles

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 10,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,606 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jun 2011 8,830 miles

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT.

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT.

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL SCRUBBED.

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 8,220 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 7,608 miles

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 6,977 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 5,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 5,884 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 5,262 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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EF53 ZVN 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 EF53 ZVN, 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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EF53 ZVN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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