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SP04 EUE

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,891 mi
Last recorded70,891 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 EUE
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 70,891 miles

NSF top strut mount seized

OSF top strut mount seized

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

both rear shock absorbers corroded

oil leak

surface corrosion underside

Fail 13 May 2016 70,891 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

NSF top strut mount seized

OSF top strut mount seized

both rear shock absorbers corroded

oil leak

surface corrosion underside

Pass 18 May 2015 64,605 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 57,801 miles

possible leak on fuel tank not leking time of test

Fail 15 May 2014 57,800 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 51,041 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracked osr starting to go out of shape

both rear wheels have slight bind

fuel filter heavily corroded advise replacment

Fail 13 May 2013 51,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked osr starting to go out of shape

both rear wheels have slight bind

fuel filter heavily corroded advise replacment

Pass 16 May 2012 42,289 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 42,288 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 35,356 miles

brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 11 May 2011 35,356 miles

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

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

brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 12 May 2010 29,769 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 22,446 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 22,446 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 17,080 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 8,257 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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SP04 EUE is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP04 EUE, 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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SP04 EUE is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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