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EJ04 KWZ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,474 mi
Last recorded40,474 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 KWZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2022 40,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 34,216 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 34,204 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 33,745 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 32,269 miles

rear brakes rubbing slightly recommend cleanout and adjustment

Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,673 miles

rear brakes rubbing slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2017 28,809 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,797 miles

offside rear brake rubbing slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,033 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 23,286 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 21,542 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 19,697 miles

near side front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 3 May 2011 17,778 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 15,502 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 12,896 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 10,610 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 8,684 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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EJ04 KWZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EJ04 KWZ, 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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EJ04 KWZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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