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GD04 NRJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,403 mi
Last recorded56,403 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 NRJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 56,403 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge min requirement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose clip (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning part inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 51,531 miles

front index plate damaged

front lower wishbones rear bushes perished

front susp top mountings worn

headlamp covers opaque

n/s/f screenwash inop

o/s/f tyre worn low

rear coil springs corroded

rear steel brake pipes corroded

slight play o/s/f inner track rod

Fail 15 Nov 2024 51,531 miles

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

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

front index plate damaged

front lower wishbones rear bushes perished

front susp top mountings worn

headlamp covers opaque

n/s/f screenwash inop

o/s/f tyre worn low

rear coil springs corroded

rear steel brake pipes corroded

slight play o/s/f inner track rod

Pass 13 Nov 2023 46,598 miles

engine mounting o/s noise when on r/hand lock

front brake pads worn low 2-3mm/discs okay

front coil springs corroded

front lower wishbones corroded

front susp lower wishbones bushes worn

front top strut mountings worn

o/s/f brakes slight binding

o/s/f inner track rod worn/play evident

rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

steering rack slightly stiffens on full r/hand lock

Fail 13 Nov 2023 46,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine mounting o/s noise when on r/hand lock

front brake pads worn low 2-3mm/discs okay

front lower wishbones corroded

front top strut mountings worn

o/s/f brakes slight binding

o/s/f inner track rod worn/play evident

rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

steering rack slightly stiffens on full r/hand lock

Pass 9 Nov 2022 42,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 39,111 miles

all spring cups corroded

front index plate damaged

front lower wishbones rear bushes perished

headlamp covers opaque poor focal patterns

o/s/f inner track rod play evident

o/s/r shock weeping

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel filter poorly fitted

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 39,081 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

all spring cups corroded

front index plate damaged

front lower wishbones rear bushes perished

headlamp covers opaque poor focal patterns

o/s/f inner track rod play evident

o/s/r shock weeping

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel filter poorly fitted

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 35,359 miles

front suspension lower wishbones bushes perished

headlamp covers opaque / poor focal beam patterns

steering rack track rods slight in ball joint

Pass 10 Oct 2019 32,133 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 29,836 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 27,405 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 25,686 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 May 2015 24,323 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 24,323 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2014 22,948 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 21,311 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,080 miles

N/S/F tyre perished

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jun 2011 15,663 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 12,860 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 11,342 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,491 miles

advise air conditioning topup and purifier additive

advise pollen filter replacement

Fail 23 Jun 2008 9,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise air conditioning topup and purifier additive

advise pollen filter replacement

Pass 26 Jun 2007 7,472 miles

recomend brake fluid change every 2 years

recommend a/c top up

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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GD04 NRJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GD04 NRJ, 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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GD04 NRJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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