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EJ54 ODG

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,914 mi
Last recorded91,914 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 ODG
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 91,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill by front axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill by front axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 91,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill by front axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill by front axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 79,648 miles

perishing on rear tyres / corrosion on front brake disc

Pass 7 Oct 2022 70,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 70,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 63,361 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 61,796 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 58,843 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 58,843 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 52,621 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2017 50,197 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,834 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Pass 29 Aug 2015 44,463 miles

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,765 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adv n/s/f tyre walls cracking up

Fail 29 Aug 2014 38,764 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adv n/s/f tyre walls cracking up

Pass 5 Sep 2013 31,736 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 31,736 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,206 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 22,945 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,945 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,667 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 14,446 miles

washers only just met requirements and hitting screen.

Fail 19 Aug 2009 14,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

washers only just met requirements and hitting screen.

Fail 17 Aug 2009 14,418 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 9,984 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 8,003 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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EJ54 ODG is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EJ54 ODG, 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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EJ54 ODG is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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