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HD04 RDV

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,276 mi
Last recorded100,276 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 RDV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 100,276 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 100,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 93,606 miles

Nearside Front outer edge

Nearside Rear perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very strongly advise allot of play ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder ()

Offside mirror held with tape

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2017 92,093 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2016 88,659 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 88,659 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle without use of the key (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle without use of the key (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread lifting (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2015 85,271 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

slight bind on nearside rear brake

slight judder on nearside front foot brake

slight play in offside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Fail 16 May 2014 81,184 miles

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

nearside front anti roll bar drop link slight play in lower ball joint

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slight play

Pass 16 May 2014 81,184 miles

nearside front anti roll bar drop link slight play in lower ball joint

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slight play

Pass 24 May 2013 76,919 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2013 76,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 69,660 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 61,368 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 May 2011 61,366 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 52,648 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,648 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,604 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,700 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 27,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2007 27,361 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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HD04 RDV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HD04 RDV, 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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HD04 RDV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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