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VK04 AJV

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,034 mi
Last recorded90,034 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 AJV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 90,034 miles

eml light on

Fail 20 Jul 2016 90,034 miles

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

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,756 miles

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

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 11 Aug 2015 66,756 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine management light on

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jul 2014 61,758 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 54,229 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,794 miles

engine management light on

off side front head lamp image deterating

Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,076 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,768 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,443 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,279 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,431 miles

n/s/r seat belt not fully checked due to the child seat

obstruction removed from the interior mirror

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 AJV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AJV, 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 VK04 AJV registered?

VK04 AJV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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