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HN54 LKY

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,704 mi
Last recorded63,704 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 LKY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 63,704 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 60,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 56,115 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 54,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 51,657 miles

Both front headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside mirror damage slightly

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2020 48,089 miles

Nearside Front door mirror mounting slight damage

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

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

Offside Rear very slight cut in tread.

reversing lights not working.

slight damage to rear bumper offside rear

Pass 31 Oct 2019 42,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 37,539 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges + heavily perished

both rear wheels binding

front brake pads look thin

Pass 16 Oct 2017 29,187 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 25,564 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Fail 19 Oct 2016 25,558 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear brakes slight bind

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,861 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 23,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 22,429 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hub caps fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2013 20,814 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hub caps fitted

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 18 Oct 2013 20,814 miles

hub caps fitted

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 19 Oct 2012 18,802 miles

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

plastic hub caps fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2011 17,227 miles

front tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators

o/s/f track control arm has slight p[lay

Pass 18 Oct 2010 15,488 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 13,641 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 13,641 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 11,885 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 11,885 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 10,071 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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HN54 LKY 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 79.2%.

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 HN54 LKY, 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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What year was HN54 LKY registered?

HN54 LKY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 17 October 2004.

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