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VK04 AHY

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,773 mi
Last recorded108,773 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 AHY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 108,773 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 108,732 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 100,541 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 100,540 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill rear section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 91,541 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,542 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 82,540 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 77,559 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 77,559 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 70,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,498 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 54,498 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside 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 25 Feb 2011 47,650 miles

Slight play to offside front track rod end.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 39,247 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,230 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 30,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,370 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 14,180 miles

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

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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VK04 AHY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK04 AHY, 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 AHY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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