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GV54 DGY

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

108,976 mi
Last recorded108,976 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 DGY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 108,976 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 102,111 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 39,323 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 89,322 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 89,305 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 86,926 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 86,926 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 83,955 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 83,955 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 77,864 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Nov 2012 77,864 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Nov 2011 71,939 miles

offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 10 Nov 2011 71,939 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 17 Nov 2010 62,260 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 62,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 56,071 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 56,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 48,459 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 48,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 42,028 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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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GV54 DGY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GV54 DGY, 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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GV54 DGY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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