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KE04 ERT

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,666 mi
Last recorded73,666 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 ERT
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 73,666 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly X2 (2.5.B.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit X2 AND IN POOR CONDITION (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear EVIDENCE OF FUEL LEAK FROM TANK BUT NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST DUE TO SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL

Fail 17 Feb 2016 73,664 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly X2 (2.5.B.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit X2 AND IN POOR CONDITION (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear EVIDENCE OF FUEL LEAK FROM TANK BUT NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST DUE TO SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL

Pass 16 Feb 2015 65,915 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,468 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust system flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,439 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 54,313 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,750 miles

ABS light was on before the mot test

N/S/F tyre wall damaged

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

drivers inside door handle faulty

Fail 17 Feb 2012 50,700 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

ABS light was on before the mot test

N/S/F tyre wall damaged

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

drivers inside door handle faulty

Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Sep 2010 44,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,301 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,434 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 34,425 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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KE04 ERT is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KE04 ERT, 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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KE04 ERT is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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