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VO04 XBC

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,217 mi
Last recorded78,217 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 XBC
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 78,217 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play and delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Top mount has slight play in bearing.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 78,217 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill corroded. Needs welding. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sills corroded. Needs welding. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play and delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Top mount has slight play in bearing.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 76,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner steering arm has play

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 23 Oct 2017 73,660 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 68,952 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,265 miles

Offside Front brake sticking

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,228 miles

front exhaust corroded

offside front brake sticking

Fail 22 Oct 2014 60,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

front exhaust corroded

offside front brake sticking

Pass 14 Oct 2013 57,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 54,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 52,271 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,059 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,294 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,093 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 32,581 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,233 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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VO04 XBC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO04 XBC, 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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VO04 XBC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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