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VK04 AHX

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,327 mi
Last recorded89,327 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 AHX
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 89,327 miles

cambelt pulleys noisy

nearside rear sill corroding

Coolant leak

both side front abs rings cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2015 89,327 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

both side front abs rings cracked

cambelt pulleys noisy

nearside rear sill corroding

Fail 20 Aug 2014 82,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 82,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,925 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 64,592 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,906 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,195 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,887 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,500 miles

Front & rear tyres diverant widths

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 34,500 miles

Front & rear tyres diverant widths

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,546 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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VK04 AHX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc 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 VK04 AHX, 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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VK04 AHX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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