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HD53 PUJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,868 mi
Last recorded39,868 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 PUJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 39,868 miles

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

surface corrosion rear axle,front shockers

Fail 11 Feb 2026 39,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion rear axle,front shockers

Pass 12 Feb 2025 37,224 miles

slight play o/s n/s front arm rear bushes

surface corrosion front subframe,shockers,suspension,rear axle,sump

Fail 11 Feb 2025 37,224 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre very perished

slight play o/s n/s front arm rear bushes

surface corrosion front subframe,shockers,suspension,rear axle,sump

Pass 6 Feb 2024 34,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 32,608 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 30,251 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 27,544 miles

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

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

surface corrosion front subframe,shockers,o/s outer sills,rear axle

Fail 10 Feb 2021 27,544 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion front subframe,shockers,o/s outer sills,rear axle

Pass 19 Feb 2020 25,200 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion rear axle,front subframe

Fail 18 Feb 2020 25,200 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

front pads wearing approx 80%

surface corrosion rear axle,front subframe

Pass 31 Jan 2019 21,740 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 18,632 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 16,480 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 16,480 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 16,396 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 15,801 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 14,844 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 13,879 miles

front tyre tread low

Pass 18 Jan 2012 12,777 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 17 Jan 2011 11,605 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2010 10,364 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 9,308 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 7,865 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 6,402 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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HD53 PUJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc 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 HD53 PUJ, 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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HD53 PUJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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