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ST53 YHA

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,836 mi
Last recorded77,836 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 YHA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 77,836 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 77,831 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,301 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear indicator faded slightly

Fail 22 Dec 2015 70,301 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear indicator faded slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on dash

Fail 23 Jul 2015 68,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on dash

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 62,388 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,833 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,953 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 44,953 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 39,790 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,686 miles

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 23 Jul 2010 35,686 miles

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

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,531 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 32,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 29,478 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 24,836 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
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ST53 YHA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YHA, 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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ST53 YHA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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