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GP53 JVG

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,620 mi
Last recorded53,620 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 JVG
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 53,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,054 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 43,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in strut top mount

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension has slight play strut top mount

Pass 31 Aug 2017 42,828 miles

Both front lower arms, rear bushes starting to break away.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 42,825 miles

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

Both front lower arms, rear bushes starting to break away.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,834 miles

Nearside Rear sidewall deteriorated but not seriously

Pass 7 Sep 2015 41,052 miles

both lower arm rear bushes worn

Both rear tyres perrished

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 41,052 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Both rear tyres perrished

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

both lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 8 Sep 2014 39,391 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 37,792 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 37,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 35,670 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 35,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 28,631 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 28,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 19,466 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 16,671 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 11,598 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 9,292 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 6,866 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 JVG is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP53 JVG, 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 JVG is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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