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SP53 HBA

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

114,685 mi
Last recorded114,685 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 HBA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 114,685 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 15 May 2017 114,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 101,488 miles

leaking oil sump

Fail 6 May 2016 101,481 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

leaking oil sump

Pass 12 May 2015 94,538 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 94,523 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 88,028 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 May 2014 88,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 May 2013 85,316 miles

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

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

oil leek from oil filter

Fail 22 May 2013 85,295 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

oil leek from oil filter

Pass 16 May 2012 81,693 miles

very large oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 81,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

very large oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 76,393 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 76,348 miles

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)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 69,914 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 58,114 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,385 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 50,385 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 37,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 37,075 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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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SP53 HBA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SP53 HBA, 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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SP53 HBA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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