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GJ04 VJN

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,871 mi
Last recorded82,871 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 VJN
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2015 82,871 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 82,871 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,031 miles

Nearside and offside headlmaps slightly discoloured.

Offside rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Fail 27 Aug 2014 74,031 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside and offside headlmaps slightly discoloured.

Offside rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 10 Apr 2012 73,158 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 73,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2011 67,914 miles

O/S/R Tyre cracking.

Fail 27 Mar 2010 64,034 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake binding nearside

rear number plate loose

Pass 27 Mar 2010 64,034 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake binding nearside

rear number plate loose

Pass 28 Mar 2009 52,828 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 52,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 40,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 40,218 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 27,434 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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GJ04 VJN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 VJN, 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 VJN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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