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GJ04 ZHK

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,651 mi
Last recorded99,651 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 ZHK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 99,651 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 99,651 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 92,581 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 92,581 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 83,058 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 82,654 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 72,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 72,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,480 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 64,119 miles

Engine management malfunction warning lamp on

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

Nearside headlamp beam image poor quality!

Nearside rear tyre badly cracked and detereiorated

Nearside wiper blade detereiorated

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre badly cracked and detereiorated

Slight play in steering offside

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 56,702 miles

EML light showing on dash, slight misfire from time to time

Exhaust flexi joint badly corroding

Fan belt starting to perrish

Small cut to O/S/R tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2013 52,726 miles

Engine light on + engine mis-fires at times

Exhaust system corroded + front flexy section deteriorating near to excess

Rear boot lid can't be opened from the outside (boot lid is secure in closed position)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 52,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine light on + engine mis-fires at times

Exhaust system corroded + front flexy section deteriorating near to excess

Rear boot lid can't be opened from the outside (boot lid is secure in closed position)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 44,566 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,566 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,726 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 35,200 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,649 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 25,809 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,934 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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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GJ04 ZHK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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