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SP54 VLE

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,128 mi
Last recorded118,128 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 VLE
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 118,128 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 118,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 113,899 miles

both front lower suspension arm, rear bushes are starting to split

exhaust front section has small hole in front of flexi section

offside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2013 101,075 miles

both front brake discs are in poor condition

both front lower suspension arm, rear bushes are starting to split

heavy engine oil leak from gearbox area

surface corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Fail 26 Nov 2013 101,073 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

both front brake discs are in poor condition

both front lower suspension arm, rear bushes are starting to split

heavy engine oil leak from gearbox area

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

surface corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Pass 5 Dec 2012 88,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 75,008 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 11 Jan 2011 58,570 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,138 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre tread low

o/s/f wishbone bush started to split

Fail 16 Sep 2009 45,138 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre tread low

o/s/f wishbone bush started to split

Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,830 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 15,301 miles

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

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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SP54 VLE is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP54 VLE, 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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SP54 VLE is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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