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YC54 KOV

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,331 mi
Last recorded81,331 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 KOV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,331 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Underbonnet and underside (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

No visible locking devices on calipers

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 81,331 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Both rear tyres cracking

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Underbonnet and underside (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

No visible locking devices on calipers

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,317 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

No visible locking devices on calipers

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 76,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

No visible locking devices on calipers

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 70,937 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 70,937 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,091 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust corroded

Fuel tank and filter corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 65,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust corroded

Fuel tank and filter corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,064 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 57,063 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 517,323 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,782 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 44,782 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 38,010 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 31,070 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 23,591 miles

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

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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YC54 KOV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC54 KOV, 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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YC54 KOV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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