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EK04 SZJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,789 mi
Last recorded52,789 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 SZJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 52,789 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 52,788 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 48,979 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 45,329 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,279 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,065 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,719 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,294 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 27,817 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,709 miles

off sidedoor mirrior glass

Fail 21 Apr 2009 27,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off sidedoor mirrior glass

Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,254 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 14,714 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 SZJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EK04 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for EK04 SZJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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