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EG53 LFT

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,685 mi
Last recorded81,685 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2020 81,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 78,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 78,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 75,833 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 73,504 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 73,485 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 70,472 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 70,471 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 67,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 65,057 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,594 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 62,594 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,341 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,623 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,037 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 49,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,492 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 44,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

washers poor but just supplyed enough water to clear screen

Pass 23 Jan 2008 44,117 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

washers poor but just supplyed enough water to clear screen

Pass 8 Feb 2007 38,564 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 LFT 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 61.9%.

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 LFT, 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 LFT is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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