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KB04 YWM

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,164 mi
Last recorded98,164 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 98,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 98,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 94,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 86,838 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 78,797 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 72,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 69,866 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 69,866 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 65,330 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,108 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 63,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,378 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning light on indicating a fault

engine management light on indicating a fault

nearside rear tyre has 4 nails in it, not punctured

Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,942 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,207 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light displayed.

Fail 5 Sep 2008 43,207 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light displayed.

Fail 23 Aug 2007 36,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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KB04 YWM is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YWM, 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 YWM is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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