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KB04 YWK

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,245 mi
Last recorded115,245 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 YWK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 115,245 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 115,243 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 106,659 miles

rust on o/s/r inner ill

Pass 18 Aug 2015 97,688 miles

slight play at o/s/f wheel

n/s/r shock absorber rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2014 89,401 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 89,306 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,265 miles

uneven wear on o/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2013 81,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

uneven wear on o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2012 73,118 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 72,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,155 miles

Front brakes inbalanced by 20%.

Offside front brake discs worn and scored.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,157 miles

Oil leak

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front brake discs worn

front no.plate cracking

movem ent in both front strut top mounts

movement in osf rackend

nsr bumper not fully secure

osf suspension arm rear bush worn

Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,054 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front brake discs worn

movement in both front strut top mounts

movement in osf rackend

ns sill damaged

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osr tyre worn on outer edge

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,236 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 36,236 miles

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

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 YWK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YWK, 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 YWK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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