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VU54 MDJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,557 mi
Last recorded82,557 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 MDJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 80,684 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,051 miles

slight drag on offside rear brake

Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,803 miles

slight drag on offside rear brake

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,840 miles

off side mirror cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2011 46,099 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 45,111 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,766 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,612 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,616 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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VU54 MDJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VU54 MDJ, 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 VU54 MDJ registered?

VU54 MDJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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