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HV54 XJU

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,685 mi
Last recorded80,685 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 XJU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 80,685 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 69,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lift top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lift top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 62,216 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 50,156 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 41,498 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 30,319 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,415 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

offside and nearside washers weak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 17,681 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 16,965 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 16,965 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 16,649 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 166,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight noise from front suspension top mounts

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Fail 7 Sep 2011 16,160 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 16,160 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 15,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine managment light on

Pass 14 Sep 2010 15,757 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,935 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 13,255 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 10,963 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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HV54 XJU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HV54 XJU, 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 HV54 XJU registered?

HV54 XJU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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