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HD53 TUO

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,761 mi
Last recorded8,761 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 TUO
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 8,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 8,714 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 8,661 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

Underbody corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 7,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 7,987 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 7,693 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 7,692 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 7,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 7,653 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 7,533 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 7,459 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 7,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2015 7,183 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 7,099 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2014 7,087 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2013 6,289 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 5,853 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 5,087 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 5,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 4,909 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 4,176 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 3,404 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2007 2,566 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

windscreen wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2007 2,566 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

windscreen wipers smear screen slightly

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 TUO is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TUO, 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 TUO is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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