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GF04 NZX

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

80,791 mi
Last recorded80,791 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 NZX
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 80,791 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 80,727 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 62,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible exhaust damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2024 62,246 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine misfire, idle not holding (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible exhaust damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2023 59,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 56,726 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2022 56,725 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2021 56,443 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 54,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 49,916 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 49,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 49,704 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 45,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

both rear outer sills becoming corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,129 miles

Oil leak ()

offside rear outer sill rusting

Fail 7 Apr 2017 41,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

offside rear outer sill rusting

Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,118 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 37,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not aimed on too screen (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,978 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 24,275 miles

Cracking in o/s/f tyre but not exposing cords.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,574 miles

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,502 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 14,459 miles

rear n/s and o/s tyres cracking on outer side walls

Pass 19 Apr 2010 11,294 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 10,919 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 9,180 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 4,801 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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GF04 NZX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 GF04 NZX, 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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GF04 NZX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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