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LA54 DEA

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,381 mi
Last recorded88,381 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 DEA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,381 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 85,362 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 80,925 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,976 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 72,708 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 72,708 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,293 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,474 miles

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

N/S/F tyre outer edge worn

Fail 16 Aug 2010 50,698 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 50,698 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 43,454 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,167 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,099 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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LA54 DEA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LA54 DEA, 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 LA54 DEA registered?

LA54 DEA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is LA54 DEA safe to buy?

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