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GY04 YJJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,583 mi
Last recorded73,583 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 YJJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,583 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 67,915 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 67,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 61,295 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 59,628 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 58,690 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Front inner steering joint has slight movement

Fail 14 Feb 2017 58,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Front inner steering joint has slight movement

Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,116 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Inner steering arm has play

Fail 23 Feb 2016 57,116 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Brake disc overheated

Offside Front Inner steering arm has play

Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,746 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 55,742 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,426 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,751 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,843 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,307 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 46,307 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,104 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

slight imbalance in rear service brake (24%)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,718 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2009 34,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 23,650 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,650 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

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 YJJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GY04 YJJ, 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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GY04 YJJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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