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GD04 URB

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

58,990 mi
Last recorded58,990 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 URB
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 58,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 55,121 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 3mm on Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 55,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 3mm on Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 50,013 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 49,946 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 45,746 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 45,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 39,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 37,296 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 34,959 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 31,706 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 31,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 27,049 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 22,653 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,242 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 21,242 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 20,145 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)

both rear tyres are perished/cracked

Fail 6 Sep 2013 18,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2013 18,739 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,062 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 14,075 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jul 2010 10,934 miles

centre stop lamp has one bulb out

Pass 27 Jul 2009 10,640 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 9,548 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes weak

offside steering rack play

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2007 8,047 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 URB is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 URB, 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 URB is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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