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HT53 YAJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,152 mi
Last recorded107,152 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 YAJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 107,152 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 104,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 101,733 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 101,733 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 98,820 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 98,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 95,996 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 95,996 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 92,607 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 92,607 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 89,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 89,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 79,728 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 79,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,996 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 70,996 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 62,859 miles

dried fuel stains on fuel tank.no leak found at time of test

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 54,416 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,241 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 38,262 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 38,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,266 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/sfront tyre out side wall damaged

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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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HT53 YAJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HT53 YAJ, 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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HT53 YAJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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