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SP54 VLN

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 VLN
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light illuminated

play at o/s/f steering arm joint

radiator support panel distorted

Fail 6 Oct 2015

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light illuminated

play at o/s/f steering arm joint

radiator support panel distorted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,037 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 78,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on o/s/f foglight inoperative

Pass 10 Oct 2013

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on indicating fault

Fail 3 Oct 2013

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on indicating fault

Pass 16 Jan 2012 66,873 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 66,873 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

front brake discs corroded and worn front brakes binding slightly

Fail 19 Dec 2011 66,836 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 58,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2009 49,983 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 49,983 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,381 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes debonding

both front tyres 3 mm

front brakes imbalanced on rollers

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,235 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 38,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front suspension arm rear bushes de bonding

offside front slight rack end movement

rear washer inop

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 VLN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SP54 VLN, 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 VLN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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