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GJ04 HVC

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,482 mi
Last recorded144,482 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 HVC
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 144,482 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 144,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 137,072 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 137,072 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 130,210 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 130,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 122,577 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 122,577 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 116,157 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 106,996 miles

engine has a misting of oil

headlamp lenses discoloured

Fail 27 Feb 2019 106,995 miles

Emissions not tested poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

engine has a misting of oil

headlamp lenses discoloured

Pass 21 Feb 2018 96,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 83,106 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 67,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 67,957 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,979 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

rear tyres perishing

slight corrosion on exhaust flexi

Fail 10 Feb 2015 51,979 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

rear tyres perishing

slight corrosion on exhaust flexi

Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,451 miles

rear tyres starting to perish and go out of shape

slight wear nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 13 Feb 2013 20,404 miles

front tyres sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 16 Jan 2012 14,675 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 13,521 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 13,521 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 11,680 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 9,887 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 7,962 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 6,350 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 6,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GJ04 HVC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ04 HVC, 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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GJ04 HVC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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