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KB04 VWF

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,192 mi
Last recorded111,192 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 VWF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 111,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 107,607 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 107,607 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 104,506 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 104,506 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 102,930 miles

offside front anti roll bar slight play in ball joint

offside rear axle bush getting week

slight exhaust blow

Fail 21 Sep 2016 102,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boots (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 98,199 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 98,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 92,831 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,997 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 72,502 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 70,278 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

advise o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 14 Apr 2012 70,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

advise o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,637 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,786 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 47,786 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 36,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,490 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,429 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,684 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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KB04 VWF is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc 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 KB04 VWF, 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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KB04 VWF is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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