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VU54 MEV

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,609 mi
Last recorded57,609 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 MEV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 57,609 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 46,921 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 46,921 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 46,521 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 45,874 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,251 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 45,216 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 44,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 60 14 (4.1.E.1)

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,658 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,091 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 39,436 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,516 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 35,448 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,365 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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,258 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,399 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 MEV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MEV, 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 MEV registered?

VU54 MEV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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