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SP53 HBB

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,445 mi
Last recorded96,445 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 HBB
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2018 96,445 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flexie pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill not fully seam welded appears to be stuck on (5.2.6)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake slightly binding on

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres heavily cracked

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 96,336 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 92,734 miles

both front, lower suspension arm, rear bushes are soft

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 17 Dec 2014 88,855 miles

bonet stay holder broken under bonnet

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust centre mountings broken

front suspension creaks when turning steering

Fail 17 Dec 2014 88,853 miles

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

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

bonet stay holder broken under bonnet

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

front suspension creaks when turning steering

Pass 17 Dec 2013 82,449 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 82,447 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 78,615 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 78,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 75,250 miles

both front bottom arm, rear bushes starting to split

both front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

offside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2010 69,366 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 62,948 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 52,124 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,124 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 43,471 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall, begining to crack/perish

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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SP53 HBB is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HBB, 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 HBB is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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