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GJ04 VKB

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,618 mi
Last recorded60,618 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 60,618 miles

Hand brake travel high.

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

Nearside Rear outer sill rusted & weak

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 60,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Hand brake travel high.

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

Nearside Rear outer sill rusted & weak

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 58,251 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 55,474 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 55,474 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 52,442 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 50,868 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 49,601 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 49,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 47,802 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 47,802 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 44,555 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 44,555 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 39,956 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 39,950 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 35,286 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 30,937 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 25,846 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 25,846 miles

Nearside Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 21,694 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 VKB is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VKB, 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 VKB is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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