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GJ04 VJU

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,739 mi
Last recorded81,739 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 VJU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 81,739 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 81,454 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 80,329 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 78,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer door sill (rear most) surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,117 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 77,117 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 75,905 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has irregular wear on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2016 75,905 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear tyre has irregular wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,199 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 74,199 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 69,097 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 69,096 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 64,903 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 64,903 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 58,926 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,403 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,032 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 38,263 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 31,623 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 22,856 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 VJU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ04 VJU, 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 VJU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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