CarVerify

Free Car Check

VK54 ATN

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,370 mi
Last recorded83,370 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Daewoo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 ATN
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 83,370 miles

EML light on

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

both front tyres worn inside edge

fuel filter corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 83,370 miles

EML light on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn inside edge

fuel filter corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,083 miles

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

centre brakelight not working

Fail 17 Sep 2016 82,083 miles

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

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

centre brakelight not working

Pass 24 Sep 2015 79,981 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

no centre brakelight

Fail 24 Sep 2015 79,981 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

no centre brakelight

Pass 22 Sep 2014 77,540 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2014 77,540 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 74,369 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 71,008 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 70,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

long travel on handbrake lever

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,767 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 61,767 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,307 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 57,305 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,742 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 51,732 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,874 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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VK54 ATN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VK54 ATN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VK54 ATN?

You can check the full history of VK54 ATN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VK54 ATN registered?

VK54 ATN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is VK54 ATN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK54 ATN shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK54 ATN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VK54 ATN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.