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EX04 VMU

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,636 mi
Last recorded77,636 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 VMU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2018 77,636 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated cracking/perished (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 77,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated tyre also starting to perish (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sides rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

Pass 20 May 2017 72,662 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 67,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both ns and os (2.5.B.1b)

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

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

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

tyres cracking

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 25 Apr 2016 67,104 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both ns and os (2.5.B.1b)

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

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

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

tyres cracking

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 10 Apr 2015 59,074 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 53,709 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,573 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,861 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,646 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly scored, pitted.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,767 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,299 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 26,116 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 20,353 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,353 miles

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

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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EX04 VMU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EX04 VMU, 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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EX04 VMU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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