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GU04 YFF

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

126,392 mi
Last recorded126,392 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 YFF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 126,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Sep 2013 126,390 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Sep 2012 115,807 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 115,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 114,005 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 114,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 99,561 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f wiper poor condition

o/s/r wheel bearing rough

Fail 4 Mar 2011 99,561 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

o/s/f wiper poor condition

o/s/r wheel bearing rough

Fail 19 Mar 2010 85,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 85,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 68,948 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n\s parklight not working

o\s rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2009 68,948 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n\s parklight not working

o\s rear tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 20 Mar 2008 52,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,835 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,959 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 YFF is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GU04 YFF, 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 YFF is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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