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KS04 DXV

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,056 mi
Last recorded47,056 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 DXV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 47,056 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 46,148 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 46,148 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 44,882 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 43,792 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 42,676 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 42,247 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 42,247 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 40,838 miles

slight wear in front top suspension mountings

steel brakes corroding

Pass 22 May 2018 39,157 miles

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 May 2017 37,553 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 37,552 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 35,695 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 34,011 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 34,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2014 32,277 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 30,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 30,448 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 28,477 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 26,100 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 23,799 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 20,026 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 16,329 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 12,164 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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KS04 DXV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS04 DXV, 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 KS04 DXV registered?

KS04 DXV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is KS04 DXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS04 DXV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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