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GL04 LGA

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,725 mi
Last recorded116,725 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 LGA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 116,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2015 109,749 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 109,749 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2014 101,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 101,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 94,002 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 79,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 79,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 May 2011 63,617 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 63,617 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 52,010 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 May 2010 52,010 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2009 41,856 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 May 2009 41,856 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 May 2008 30,436 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 30,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 21,876 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 21,876 miles

Nearside 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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GL04 LGA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GL04 LGA, 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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GL04 LGA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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