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ST53 YGN

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,009 mi
Last recorded77,009 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 YGN
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s and o/s pipes leading to hubs from flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on dash

Fail 9 Apr 2018 77,005 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading from front to brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak corroded casing (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted sill corroded holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s and o/s pipes leading to hubs from flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on dash

Pass 7 Apr 2017 69,518 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 69,517 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,437 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly sticky

Offside Rear brake slightly sticky

Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,525 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 56,525 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,352 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 47,352 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,900 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 41,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,085 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 39,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 33,383 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2010 33,383 miles

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

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,242 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 28,238 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,001 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,627 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 13,058 miles

Oil leak

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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ST53 YGN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ST53 YGN, 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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What year was ST53 YGN registered?

ST53 YGN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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