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EG53 LFH

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,345 mi
Last recorded105,345 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 LFH
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 105,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front road wheel different to other three on vehicle

Fail 27 Jun 2013 105,345 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front road wheel different to other three on vehicle

Fail 5 Jun 2013 105,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 94,074 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Tinted windows fitted

Fail 22 May 2012 93,947 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Tinted windows fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2011 89,759 miles

VEHICLE HAS HAD ACCIDENT DAMAGE AT FRONT END

Fail 10 Jun 2011 89,750 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

VEHICLE HAS HAD ACCIDENT DAMAGE AT FRONT END

Pass 5 May 2010 73,887 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 73,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,671 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 43,995 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 43,986 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 30,041 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 30,041 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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EG53 LFH is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EG53 LFH, 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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EG53 LFH is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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