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EK04 GXC

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,167 mi
Last recorded79,167 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 GXC
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 79,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 78,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 78,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 76,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 76,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 75,520 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake lever high

Pass 20 Jul 2021 74,291 miles

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

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

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

parking brake lever high

Fail 20 Jul 2021 74,291 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake lever high

Pass 3 Feb 2020 73,011 miles

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

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

handbrake lever high

Fail 3 Feb 2020 73,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 14 Aug 2018 71,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,591 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,190 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 68,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 66,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 28 Jul 2015 66,897 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,450 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 63,959 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 63,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,056 miles

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

child seat and luggage in rear (visual seatbelt inspection carried out on rear seats)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,270 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,639 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 53,639 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,691 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 33,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,538 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,718 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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EK04 GXC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK04 GXC, 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 EK04 GXC registered?

EK04 GXC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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