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EK04 SZY

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,745 mi
Last recorded90,745 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 90,745 miles

Body panel slightly loose fuel flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 90,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Body panel slightly loose fuel flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 88,398 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 83,941 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 80,744 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 May 2015 80,741 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 77,535 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,954 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut and wearing on outer edge

nearside outer sill damaged

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 17 Apr 2013 72,954 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut and wearing on outer edge

nearside outer sill damaged

offside mirror glass cracked

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Apr 2013 72,929 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 70,635 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,921 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 65,204 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 65,204 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to 2 mm.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,243 miles

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

offside front tyre has slight side wall damage.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 134,077 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,314 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 SZY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SZY, 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 SZY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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