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HJ54 RPZ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,750 mi
Last recorded138,750 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 RPZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 138,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

roof ,bonnet,tailgate and doors extensively damaged

wheel trims fitted n/s front ,n/s rear and o/s rear,wheel bolts not checked

Fail 23 Aug 2011 138,750 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

roof ,bonnet,tailgate and doors extensively damaged

wheel trims fitted n/s front ,n/s rear and o/s rear,wheel bolts not checked

Pass 28 Aug 2010 127,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine malfunction light on

engine oil leaks

Fail 28 Aug 2010 127,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine malfunction light on

engine oil leaks

Pass 25 Aug 2009 112,059 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet damaged

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

o/s sill damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2009 112,059 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet damaged

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

o/s sill damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2008 94,514 miles

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

front suspension noisey

Fail 8 Sep 2008 94,514 miles

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

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

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

front suspension noisey

Fail 22 Aug 2007 74,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 74,287 miles

Offside 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 RPZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HJ54 RPZ, 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 RPZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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