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SO53 KJX

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Pink Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,685 mi
Last recorded89,685 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 KJX
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 89,685 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 89,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

child seats fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 78,205 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 29 Oct 2014 78,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 Oct 2013 65,730 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,644 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 57,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,146 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 55,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,552 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 53,552 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,421 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 42,181 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,494 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 32,347 miles

approx 1/3 left on front pad surface

front no plate has a small crack

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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SO53 KJX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Pink with a 1,399cc 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 SO53 KJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO53 KJX registered?

SO53 KJX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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