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GV54 LGL

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,436 mi
Last recorded46,436 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 46,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 46,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 44,099 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both. (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 44,099 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both. (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both. (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 41,169 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 41,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

eml light on dash

Pass 4 Nov 2015 38,000 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 35,088 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 32,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 29,426 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 29,426 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 25,724 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 22,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2009 20,922 miles

child seat fitted to near/side/rear

Fail 8 Nov 2008 17,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 17,554 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 13,509 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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GV54 LGL 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 LGL, 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 LGL is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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