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KU54 HFO

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,240 mi
Last recorded128,240 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 HFO
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 128,240 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 128,073 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear axle front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear axle front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

BAD oil leak

Bad smell from catalyst

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML illuminated

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to check centre rear seat belt

Pass 4 Sep 2015 120,142 miles

both front on legal limit and wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Sep 2014 113,246 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 104,002 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 104,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 94,636 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 94,636 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 71,581 miles

airbag light on

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape and low

Fail 1 Sep 2011 71,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

airbag light on

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape and low

Pass 27 Aug 2010 58,418 miles

engine management light on

scratch to screen

Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,544 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

scratches to screen

Pass 21 Aug 2008 38,615 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

squeek from n/s/f suspension

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Fail 21 Aug 2008 38,615 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

slight play in o/s steering arm

squeek from n/s/f suspension

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,182 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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KU54 HFO is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KU54 HFO, 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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KU54 HFO is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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