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EG53 LFK

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,165 mi
Last recorded73,165 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 LFK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 73,165 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 70,430 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 70,405 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 3 ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Bumper has damage.

Nearside Front Bumper has damage.

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

Offside Mirror slightly damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 66,318 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened srtrut mount rubber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut mount rubber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight misting of engine oil around the engine bay.

Fail 8 Mar 2019 66,318 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened srtrut mount rubber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut mount rubber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

slight misting of engine oil around the engine bay.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 62,625 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 61,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 61,593 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 60,338 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 58,949 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge (185/60/14)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 58,949 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge (185/60/14)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 56,827 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 28 Jan 2014 56,827 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2013 50,057 miles

air intake pipe split

Fail 22 Jan 2013 50,057 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

air intake pipe split

Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,193 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 38,449 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 34,136 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 29,871 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 22,547 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 17,749 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 LFK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EG53 LFK, 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 EG53 LFK registered?

EG53 LFK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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