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HJ54 RPV

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,014 mi
Last recorded90,014 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 RPV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,014 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake discs worn

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)

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

Rear axle bushes becoming deteriorated

exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2017 90,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake discs worn

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)

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

Rear axle bushes becoming deteriorated

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 85,950 miles

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

Offside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 12 Feb 2016 85,950 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2014 78,664 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 78,663 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,937 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,573 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 68,671 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,424 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 49,711 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,475 miles

slight play in o/s/f suspension top mount.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 31,541 miles

Nearside Rear 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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HJ54 RPV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJ54 RPV, 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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HJ54 RPV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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