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KA04 YYF

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,603 mi
Last recorded90,603 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 YYF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 90,603 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 90,602 miles

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 30 Oct 2013 85,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s n/s/f tyre 195/50r15

Fail 29 Oct 2013 85,949 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s n/s/f tyre 195/50r15

Pass 23 Oct 2012 78,457 miles

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

o/s mirror glass held in with tape

Fail 23 Oct 2012 78,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/ mirror glass missing

o/s mirror glass held in with tape

Pass 24 Oct 2011 69,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wiper blades smearing

engine management light on

offside wing mirror repaired with tape

Fail 24 Oct 2011 69,004 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wiper blades smearing

engine management light on

offside wing mirror repaired with tape

Pass 23 Oct 2010 58,762 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake pads look low

offside mirror craked

Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,134 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,964 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 40,964 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,625 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 103,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KA04 YYF is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KA04 YYF, 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 KA04 YYF registered?

KA04 YYF is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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