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GV54 DXU

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,436 mi
Last recorded65,436 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 DXU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2021 65,436 miles

Brake performance not tested NO PEDAL + LEAKING FROM N/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER (1.2.1 (g))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected NO BRAKES + NO WORKING BRAKE PEDAL (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Aux belt loose (Squeeking)

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust flexi coming apart

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Wipers NOT tested

Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,184 miles

Front bumper insecure on N/S

O/S/F Tyre perished/splitting

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Reversing light/s inoperative

Pass 18 Jul 2018 52,669 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 49,769 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2016 46,457 miles

Offside Rear Wheel slightly binding

Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,091 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

osr tyre out of shape/splitting[OE]

winter tyre fitted to nsf road wheel***Advise replace with a summer tyre***175/70R13-82T***

Fail 26 Jun 2015 43,070 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

osr tyre out of shape/splitting[OE]

winter tyre fitted to nsf road wheel***Advise replace with a summer tyre***175/70R13-82T***

Fail 13 Jun 2014 41,340 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,340 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,580 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,771 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 17,920 miles

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)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 17,725 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

advise passenger front tyre worn close to limit and perished

advise slight play in passenger side steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2009 17,725 miles

advise passenger front tyre worn close to limit and perished

advise slight play in passenger side steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2008 15,564 miles

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

both tront lower arm inner [vertical] bushes worn but not to excess.

offside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 6 Nov 2007 14,073 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 14,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GV54 DXU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DXU, 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 GV54 DXU registered?

GV54 DXU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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