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VU54 MFP

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,785 mi
Last recorded69,785 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 MFP
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 69,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 63,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 63,772 miles

Alternator noisy

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 63,772 miles

Alternator noisy

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 63,770 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,186 miles

Front both top mounts slight play

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all 4 tires perishing

light corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,644 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,232 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 61,998 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 61,998 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 61,692 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 60,324 miles

engine mangement light indicates a fault

Pass 4 Sep 2013 57,296 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 57,209 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E.M.L light illuminated.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,542 miles

E.M.L on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 50,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,429 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 47,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,226 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,268 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 35,005 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,398 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

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VU54 MFP is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MFP, 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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VU54 MFP is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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