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GJ04 ZGZ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,104 mi
Last recorded36,104 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 36,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front sub frame corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2026 36,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front sub frame corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 36,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 36,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 35,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside body corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 34,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills have surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 32,940 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 31,248 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Feb 2020 29,731 miles

oil leak from engine

osr tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2019 27,819 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 25,743 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 23,737 miles

Nearside Rear has a cut

Fail 24 Feb 2017 23,703 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear has a cut

Pass 27 Feb 2016 21,296 miles

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

Item Removed From Drivers View

Fail 27 Feb 2016 21,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Item Removed From Drivers View

Pass 20 Feb 2015 19,440 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 19,045 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 18,340 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 18,340 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 17,910 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 17,236 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 16,469 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,153 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 13,995 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 11,302 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 ZGZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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