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GX54 PDV

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

84,746 mi
Last recorded84,746 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 PDV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 84,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 84,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 84,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join/section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more heavily on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 74,085 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 71,357 miles

headlamps becoming deteriorated

slight oil leaks

Front both suspension arm bushes becoming soft

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

Nearside wiper split

Offside Front wheel becoming stiff to turn

Rear minor cracks to both tyres

Fail 8 Dec 2023 71,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front both suspension arm bushes becoming soft

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

Nearside wiper split

Offside Front wheel becoming stiff to turn

Rear minor cracks to both tyres

headlamps becoming deteriorated

slight oil leaks

Pass 21 Dec 2022 68,588 miles

Front suspension arm bushes becoming soft

Offside Front signs of overheating to brakes and becoming stiff to turn

Offside track rod ball joint has play but not excessive

Rear axel beam corroded

exhaust system corroded

headlamps becoming deteriorated

minor oil leaks

Fail 21 Dec 2022 68,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension arm bushes becoming soft

Offside Front signs of overheating to brakes and becoming stiff to turn

Offside track rod ball joint has play but not excessive

Rear axel beam corroded

exhaust system corroded

headlamps becoming deteriorated

minor oil leaks

Pass 20 Dec 2021 67,587 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2021 67,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

both rear tyres perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2020 67,049 miles

Nearside Rear wheel becoming stiff to turn

Rear both tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Dec 2019 66,378 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2019 66,378 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn near limit

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2018 62,950 miles

Front both suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer brake pad appears to be badly worn

Nearside Front tyre becoming worn

Nearside Front wheel becoming stiff to turn

Nearside Rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

minor oil leaks

slight cracks on both rear tyres

Pass 21 Dec 2017 60,447 miles

engine management light on

exhaust becoming corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2016 57,756 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/f brake very slightly binding

n/s/r brake starting to bind

various slight oil leaks

Pass 18 Dec 2015 54,109 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

n/s/r wheel becoming stiff to turn

o/s/f tyre becoming worn 3mm

Pass 19 Dec 2014 49,920 miles

n/s/f tyre becoming worn (3mm)

n/s/r wheel becoming stiff to turn

o/s/f tyre becoming worn (3mm)

various minor oil leaks

Pass 20 Dec 2013 45,750 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

various slight oil leaks

Pass 27 Dec 2012 42,135 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 37,480 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 34,208 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 34,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 33,043 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 31,631 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 30,136 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 30,136 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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GX54 PDV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GX54 PDV, 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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GX54 PDV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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