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SE04 VJK

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,418 mi
Last recorded96,418 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 VJK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 96,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

needs rear wiper blade

Fail 2 Nov 2012 96,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

needs rear wiper blade

Fail 28 Sep 2012 96,399 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 85,572 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 85,569 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,644 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 60,299 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 60,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,116 miles

Air Bag Light On

N/S & O/S Drive Shaft Oil Seals Damp/Wet

Fail 7 Jul 2008 49,116 miles

Air Bag Light On

N/S & O/S Drive Shaft Oil Seals Damp/Wet

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 38,212 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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SE04 VJK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SE04 VJK, 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 SE04 VJK registered?

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

Is SE04 VJK safe to buy?

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