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EX54 YYC

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,897 mi
Last recorded132,897 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 YYC
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 132,897 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 132,897 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 130,623 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 130,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 122,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 18 Aug 2011 115,809 miles

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

eml on

Fail 18 Aug 2011 115,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 23 Aug 2010 107,753 miles

engine management warning light on

Fail 23 Aug 2010 107,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine management warning light on

Pass 24 Aug 2009 100,224 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 79,733 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 79,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 67,636 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 67,636 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EX54 YYC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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