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GF54 ULC

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,786 mi
Last recorded109,786 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 ULC
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 109,786 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 109,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 101,802 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front play in both inner steering rack joints

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 101,802 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front play in both inner steering rack joints

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 101,758 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside front windscreen have damage outside zone A but not affecting drivers view

Nearside horn working intermittantly

Fail 16 Oct 2015 101,710 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

lift in o/s/f top strut mounting.

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn.

poor beam pattern in both headlights.

power steering fluid cap missing.

windscreen cracked but not in direct view of road from drivers position.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 95,499 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

advise front pads low

Fail 17 Oct 2014 95,499 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front pads low

Pass 15 Oct 2013 84,939 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 84,939 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 79,569 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 66,990 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Feb 2011 57,098 miles

unable to check inside brake pads

Fail 15 Feb 2011 57,098 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

unable to check inside brake pads

Pass 22 Feb 2010 44,185 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,024 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 31,024 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,225 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,402 miles

air bag light on

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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GF54 ULC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GF54 ULC, 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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GF54 ULC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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