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ET53 HWJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,521 mi
Last recorded66,521 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 HWJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 66,521 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 66,520 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 60,382 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 60,382 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 56,559 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both side (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 56,559 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both side (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 52,239 miles

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

front bumper damaged

management light staying on

oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2015 52,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front bumper damaged

management light staying on

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 47,929 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 44,190 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 41,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management lamp on

Fail 1 Aug 2012 41,127 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management lamp on

Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,182 miles

engine management light on

front discs scored

Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,452 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2010 33,452 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,364 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 29,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,725 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 25,725 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 22,171 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 18,711 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 HWJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc 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 HWJ, 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 ET53 HWJ registered?

ET53 HWJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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