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EK54 VRZ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,074 mi
Last recorded77,074 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,074 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 770,747 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,275 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 75,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 68,386 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 68,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,767 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s side mirror slight crack

Fail 1 Jul 2013 59,767 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s side mirror slight crack

Fail 13 Nov 2012 58,480 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 58,480 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 56,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 56,040 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,593 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 43,055 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 43,014 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,466 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 34,466 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 27,326 miles

ENGINE SPARKPLUG LEAD BREAKING DOWN

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 VRZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 EK54 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

EK54 VRZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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