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EX54 CUW

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,114 mi
Last recorded103,114 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 CUW
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2020 103,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 95,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 91,097 miles

Engine light illuminated.

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both beam bushes. (2.4.F.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 91,097 miles

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Engine light illuminated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, 185/60/14 82h. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both beam bushes. (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,280 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 76,748 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 76,748 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,890 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 66,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 66,063 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,849 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 61,578 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 54,692 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,693 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 39,675 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,675 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,248 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 32,248 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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EX54 CUW 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 66.7%.

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 EX54 CUW, 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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EX54 CUW is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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