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GU54 EWM

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,516 mi
Last recorded95,516 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 EWM
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 95,516 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 95,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 93,746 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 91,398 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

some corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 23 Sep 2017 88,555 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 88,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 85,840 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 82,882 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 77,794 miles

EML on.

Fuel filter rusty.

Nearside front tyre worn on sidewalls.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 77,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

EML on.

Fuel filter rusty.

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

Nearside front tyre worn on sidewalls.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,770 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 68,828 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 68,828 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Uneven tread on offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2011 66,373 miles

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

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

OIL SUMP CORRODED.

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 66,373 miles

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

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

OIL SUMP CORRODED.

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2010 61,180 miles

ac pump wire snapped off

Fail 31 Jul 2010 61,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ac pump wire snapped off

Pass 29 Aug 2009 46,602 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,386 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 17,124 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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GU54 EWM is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU54 EWM, 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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GU54 EWM is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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