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HX54 NBG

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,501 mi
Last recorded58,501 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 NBG
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 58,501 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 57,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 55,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 55,356 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 53,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to step(shape)

Fail 11 Sep 2018 53,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to step(shape)

Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offsdie rear tyre worn slightly uneven and starting to perish

slight bind evident from nearside rear brake and slight imbalance- advise brake inspection

slight corrosion on offside rear lower outer sill

Fail 19 Sep 2017 50,279 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offsdie rear tyre worn slightly uneven and starting to perish

slight bind evident from nearside rear brake and slight imbalance- advise brake inspection

slight corrosion on offside rear lower outer sill

Pass 9 Sep 2016 46,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

slight play in offside of steering rack inner joint

Fail 9 Sep 2016 46,833 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

slight play in offside of steering rack inner joint

Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,653 miles

Front WIPER BLADES WORN

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,825 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 35,825 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,955 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 28,734 miles

slight leak from oil filter

airbag warning lamp illuminated

both front tyres worn to 3mm and perished on tread and sidewall(strong advise)

front wipers slightly smeary

nearside front antiroll bar link arm gaiter starting to deteriorate

rear wiper arm missing

slight play in both steering track rods

sump corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,957 miles

rear wiper missing

Fail 26 Sep 2011 20,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and bold on edges

rear wiper missing

Pass 29 Sep 2010 13,912 miles

bonet hinges very stiff to open lubricated

centre seat belt traped under seat removed and posistioned before start of test

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Aug 2009 7,039 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 6,372 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2007 5,416 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 5,416 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 NBG 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 68.2%.

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 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 HX54 NBG, 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 NBG is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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