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HG54 YKN

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

55,589 mi
Last recorded55,589 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 YKN
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 55,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 53,414 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 53,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 49,751 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 43,591 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 43,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

surface corrosion on underside covering all components

Pass 11 Nov 2019 42,717 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 41,651 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 41,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 41,606 miles

both rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 23 Aug 2016 41,092 miles

All tyres deteriorated, but no cords exposed at time of test

Fail 23 Aug 2016 41,092 miles

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

All tyres deteriorated, but no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,357 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres becoming perished and cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2015 40,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres becoming perished and cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 36,619 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres becoming perished on outer walls

Pass 5 Nov 2012 35,764 miles

both rear tyres becoming perished on side walls

front brake discs becoming worn

front brake pads becoming worn

Fail 5 Nov 2012 35,164 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres becoming perished on side walls

front brake discs becoming worn

front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 22 Nov 2011 32,257 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)

front brake discs becoming worn

Pass 10 Nov 2010 30,814 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 30,802 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,743 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 22,104 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 17,292 miles

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

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

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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HG54 YKN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HG54 YKN, 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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HG54 YKN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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