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SE04 VHT

2004 Daewoo Kalos

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,621 mi
Last recorded55,621 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 VHT
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2016 55,621 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits suspect due to leaking exhaust (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no noise from pump (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades torn and not clearing (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front inner face corroded and worn thin (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer shoulder

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front wishbone arms suffering from minor corrosion

centre exhaust silencer starting to corrode

due to front tyre wear, alignment check advised

rear axle starting to show signs of surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2015 51,730 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 43,254 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 43,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

N/S/R brake binding slightly

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

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

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

O/S/R brake binding

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 38,811 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 38,810 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 35,124 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 30,891 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,516 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 26,515 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2009 21,912 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 17,137 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 17,136 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 12,076 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 12,076 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SE04 VHT is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SE04 VHT, 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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SE04 VHT is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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