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YP04 GKV

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,637 mi
Last recorded70,637 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 GKV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 70,637 miles

Surface corrosion rear axle

Areas of underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Exhaust system deteriorated, heavily repaired

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 69,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Heavily Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 68,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front Macpherson top has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside front Macpherson strut op has slight play

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

Suspension components & underside under sealed

Pass 3 Oct 2022 66,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top has slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to back plate slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion rear axle

Pass 7 Oct 2021 65,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer tread feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front Macpherson strut top has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to back plate slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 65,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer tread feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front Macpherson strut top has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to back plate slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 64,387 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor Light Pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 61,610 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,984 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 58,984 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 56,767 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased

Offside wiper torn on the end

Fail 31 Mar 2017 56,765 miles

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

All brake pipes heavily greased

Offside wiper torn on the end

Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,351 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 53,249 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 49,629 miles

Exhaust Heavily Corroded In Line Fuel Filter Corroded Corrosion Both Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipes

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,725 miles

Front Exhaust Corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel has a slight bind

Pass 26 Mar 2012 396,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,625 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 34,625 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,069 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,515 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,796 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2007 13,620 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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YP04 GKV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YP04 GKV, 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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YP04 GKV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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