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GJ04 ZGW

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,823 mi
Last recorded85,823 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 85,823 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 85,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 79,354 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 79,351 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 70,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 65,575 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2017 60,975 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Mar 2016 58,497 miles

rear tyres deteriorated on side walls

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,007 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,972 miles

both rear tyres perished and badly cracked

front brake pads lok low recommend inspection

offside and nearside front tyre becoming low on tread and neareside tyre has sidewall damage but not to cords at time of test

windsceen has light stratrches not in drivers view

Fail 22 Mar 2014 52,956 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear tyres perished and badly cracked

front brake pads lok low recommend inspection

offside and nearside front tyre becoming low on tread and neareside tyre has sidewall damage but not to cords at time of test

windsceen has light stratrches not in drivers view

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,480 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside/nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Mar 2013 51,480 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside/nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,851 miles

rear seats laying down not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Fail 22 Mar 2012 49,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear seats laying down not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,634 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,875 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,533 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 40,496 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 40,496 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 ZGW is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZGW, 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 ZGW is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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