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ET53 HVZ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,951 mi
Last recorded98,951 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 HVZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 98,951 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 98,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 91,545 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 91,480 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,501 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 87,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring split (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 84,376 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 84,376 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 80,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2014 80,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 76,498 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

rear tyres perrished

Fail 21 Oct 2013 76,498 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

rear tyres perrished

Pass 29 Oct 2012 72,183 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 72,183 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 69,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 69,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 64,385 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 58,701 miles

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

o.s.f steering arm has slight play.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 50,343 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 42,180 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 36,889 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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ET53 HVZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ET53 HVZ, 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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ET53 HVZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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