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HJ04 SCV

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

63,692 mi
Last recorded63,692 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 SCV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 63,692 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 63,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 63,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 55,452 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 49,447 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 49,365 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 40,982 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 40,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 34,327 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 34,327 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 30,856 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 27,102 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

both rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Jun 2020 27,096 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brake disc rusty

Nearside Front tyre perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jun 2018 26,533 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 26,014 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,377 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 25,377 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 24,602 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 24,591 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 23,423 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 23,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 21,995 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,143 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 19,472 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 19,472 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 16,819 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 16,819 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake inbalance 17%

offside and rear wiperblades splitting

Pass 28 May 2009 15,027 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 12,305 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 9,709 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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HJ04 SCV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 HJ04 SCV, 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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HJ04 SCV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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