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EX54 YYL

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,618 mi
Last recorded120,618 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 YYL
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 120,618 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside rusty in places

Pass 18 Mar 2022 115,230 miles

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

Underside rusty in places

Fail 10 Mar 2022 115,228 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front lower suspension arm rusty

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

Underside rusty in places

Pass 8 Mar 2021 107,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front lower suspension arm rusty

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 107,999 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front lower suspension arm rusty

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 102,492 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Mar 2020 102,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 93,084 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 84,158 miles

eml on

Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,096 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,365 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,958 miles

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

one rear window brake light bulb inoperative

Pass 1 May 2014 58,151 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,545 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,044 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 55,044 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,562 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 47,698 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,255 miles

slight internal wear in steering rack assembly offside

Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,694 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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EX54 YYL is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX54 YYL, 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 YYL is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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