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EK54 VRV

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,586 mi
Last recorded209,586 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 VRV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 209,586 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside

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

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

Suspension bushes deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 195,130 miles

Body damage to the o/s, o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Exhaust blow from the downpipe area

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2013 181,737 miles

Body damage to the o/s, no sharp edges.

Slight fluctuation on front brakes.

Temporary repair to the exhaust downpipe.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 165,946 miles

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

There is a scratch in the front window.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wing and door damaged.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 148,663 miles

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f door and wing damaged.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 148,663 miles

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f door and wing damaged.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 135,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 135,866 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 116,556 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 96,728 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 95,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 70,313 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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EK54 VRV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK54 VRV, 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 EK54 VRV registered?

EK54 VRV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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