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HX54 KJA

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,656 mi
Last recorded34,656 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 KJA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 34,656 miles

1) high clutch 2)corrosion on rear axle 3)play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 21 Feb 2020 33,538 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 31,626 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 28,612 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 28 Jan 2017 24,838 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 24,834 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 23,104 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

oil & fuel filters corroded but no obvious signs of leaks at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2015 22,205 miles

ABS light intermittently on/off - requires further investigation

Brake pedal spongy slightly

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 19 Feb 2014 19,093 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jan 2013 16,615 miles

Car battery in engine bay insecure. This will soon become a reason for rejection (FAIL) so advise rectification before next mot.

Nearside front tyre perished (DOT code = tyre manufactured 2004) Advise replace tyre

Nearside rear tyre perished slightly (DOT code = tyre manufactured 2004) Advise replace tyre soon

Pass 18 Feb 2012 15,558 miles

Nearside front (DOT code = 2005) and both rear (DOT code = 2004) tyres perished slightly. Advise replace tyres in near future as all are +5 years old

Pass 17 Feb 2011 14,386 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 23 Feb 2010 13,146 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 11,777 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 7,355 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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HX54 KJA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HX54 KJA, 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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HX54 KJA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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