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HX54 RNJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,814 mi
Last recorded98,814 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 RNJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 98,814 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 98,814 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 79,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 79,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlights deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 63,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp not working.

Fail 13 Oct 2018 63,557 miles

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault On dash. (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp not working.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 59,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 59,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 56,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 56,705 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,567 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 50,702 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 50,702 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,775 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 47,775 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 9 Oct 2012 44,968 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,207 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 42,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2009 35,933 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 28,997 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 23,251 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 RNJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RNJ, 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 RNJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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