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GY04 DYW

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,615 mi
Last recorded71,615 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 DYW
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 71,615 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 71,615 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 69,578 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 69,578 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 67,546 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 65,760 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 65,760 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 64,037 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 62,325 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 60,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,042 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 57,260 miles

Offside rear outer sill area slight corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,637 miles

Both front tyres lightly perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 55,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres lightly perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,960 miles

signs of corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,463 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 51,435 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,197 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,342 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,807 miles

Nearside rear brake binding

Rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,869 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge, also side wall cracking.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2008 24,762 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 17,332 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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GY04 DYW is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY04 DYW, 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 GY04 DYW registered?

GY04 DYW is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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