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EK04 SZZ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,238 mi
Last recorded114,238 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 SZZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 114,238 miles

both front tyres worn low/bald on edges 185/60-14

Fail 31 Jan 2018 114,238 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low/bald on edges 185/60-14

Pass 16 Jan 2017 89,371 miles

Coolant leak ()

drivers door handle damaged but still operational.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 89,371 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

drivers door handle damaged but still operational.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 67,874 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 67,874 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 62,681 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 62,681 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 51,829 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 51,829 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,304 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres deteriorated on outer side walls

Fail 4 Feb 2013 41,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres deteriorated on outer side walls

Fail 16 Mar 2012 38,095 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres are perishing

front reg plate is cracked

o/s/f tyre is worn on its edges

Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,095 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres are perishing

front reg plate is cracked

o/s/f tyre is worn on its edges

Fail 25 Mar 2011 34,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are perishing

o/s/f tyre is worn on its edges

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,058 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are perishing

o/s/f tyre is worn on its edges

Fail 22 Mar 2010 28,754 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f d/shaft gaiter is leaking grease

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are perishing on outer walls

Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,754 miles

n/s/f d/shaft gaiter is leaking grease

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are perishing on outer walls

Pass 28 Mar 2009 24,464 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 20,123 miles

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

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

n/s/f driveshaft gaiter has a leak of grease

rearbrakesmay need changing soon

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,123 miles

n/s/f driveshaft gaiter has a leak of grease

rearbrakesmay need changing soon

Pass 24 Mar 2007 15,213 miles

nearside front outer cv boot slight leak

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 SZZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SZZ, 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 SZZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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