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GP53 HWC

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,961 mi
Last recorded77,961 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 HWC
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 77,961 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 69,481 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 64,889 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 61,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system coroded

Fail 31 Jan 2012 61,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system coroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 58,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,121 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag warning light on

fuel flap not closing securely

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2010 53,119 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag warning light on

fuel flap not closing securely

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,235 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 44,235 miles

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

Advise Offside front tyre lightly perished

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 34,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 34,271 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 25,621 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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GP53 HWC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GP53 HWC, 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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GP53 HWC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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