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HN54 YXJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,480 mi
Last recorded131,480 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 YXJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 131,480 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 126,872 miles

Both front brakes sticking slightly

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 126,872 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front brakes sticking slightly

Engine light on

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 112,296 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

engine management light staying on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2013 112,296 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)

engine management light staying on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2012 97,910 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 97,910 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 83,921 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 83,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 69,343 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 69,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 55,515 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 40,938 miles

ENGINE HAS SMALL OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 25,439 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 YXJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN54 YXJ, 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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HN54 YXJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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