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GU04 YEC

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,210 mi
Last recorded46,210 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 YEC
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 46,210 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2020 46,210 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 41,759 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 36,808 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2017 33,969 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 31,343 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,942 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,180 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 28,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 25,895 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 18,280 miles

both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

corrosion on exhaust downpipe joints

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer joints

Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,574 miles

nearside wiper blade split

slight corrosion on rear exhaust silencer joints

Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,776 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 12,100 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 8,287 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 6,103 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 5,860 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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GU04 YEC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GU04 YEC, 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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GU04 YEC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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