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EK04 SZF

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

94,727 mi
Last recorded94,727 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 94,727 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2014 94,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2013 91,918 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 90,028 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 90,022 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre has cracking to the sidewall

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 80,865 miles

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 18 May 2011 80,865 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 13 May 2010 68,022 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

sidewall starting to crack on n/s/r tyre.

slight corrosion on fuel pipes at rear.

Fail 12 May 2010 68,020 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

sidewall starting to crack on n/s/r tyre.

slight corrosion on fuel pipes at rear.

Pass 2 May 2009 55,731 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 55,729 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 42,300 miles

o/s wiper blade slightly torn but clears the screen effectively

Fail 3 May 2008 42,300 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s wiper blade slightly torn but clears the screen effectively

Fail 14 Apr 2007 27,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 27,210 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 SZF is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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