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GU54 ZHG

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,611 mi
Last recorded89,611 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 89,611 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oily underside

Fail 7 Feb 2012 89,611 miles

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

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oily underside

Pass 1 Jul 2010 72,701 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 72,701 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,956 miles

damage to n/s sill

Fail 5 Jun 2008 49,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

battery terminal loose

engine management light on

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plate starting to deteriate

nearside sill has slight damage

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 ZHG is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZHG, 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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What year was GU54 ZHG registered?

GU54 ZHG is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is GU54 ZHG safe to buy?

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