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GU54 EWX

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,637 mi
Last recorded81,637 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 EWX
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 81,637 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 81,637 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 77,488 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 77,488 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2014 74,470 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 67,814 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 67,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,616 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner

Pass 16 Jun 2011 35,580 miles

both front brake discs are corroded on inner face

both rear tyres are perished on sidewalls

slight lift on steering rack at offside

Fail 16 Jun 2011 35,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs are corroded on inner face

both rear tyres are perished on sidewalls

slight lift on steering rack at offside

Pass 23 Jun 2010 18,917 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 18,854 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,258 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 14,258 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 9,853 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 EWX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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