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VK54 KPV

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,294 mi
Last recorded55,294 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 KPV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 55,294 miles

OSR outer sill area weak with corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2018 55,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

OSR outer sill area weak with corrosion

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NS and OS (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 46,028 miles

OS outer sill area weak with corrosion

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 38,258 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 38,258 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 36,696 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2014 35,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Oct 2014 35,044 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Oct 2013 33,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,646 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,848 miles

n/s/f tyre rotation incorrect[swopped with the o/s/r]

Fail 20 Oct 2011 28,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/f tyre rotation incorrect[swopped with the o/s/r]

Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,905 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,251 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 21,251 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 17,399 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2007 13,243 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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VK54 KPV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VK54 KPV, 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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VK54 KPV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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