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YP54 MZL

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,247 mi
Last recorded38,247 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 MZL
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 38,247 miles

advise front exhaust

Fail 13 Oct 2020 38,247 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both tight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise front exhaust

Pass 28 Oct 2019 32,971 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 32,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip loos (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 32,949 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

BOOT LID COULD NOT BE OPENED

Central Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 31,094 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 29,695 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 27,856 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 26,222 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 22,996 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 21,065 miles

Off front wishbone rubber weak but not split due movement when side to side streeing check.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 19,402 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 17,902 miles

cracking on near side rear tyre

cracking to near side front tyre

Fail 13 Oct 2011 17,902 miles

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

cracking on near side rear tyre

cracking to near side front tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2010 16,326 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 16,326 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 13,539 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 10,972 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 8,073 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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YP54 MZL is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YP54 MZL, 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 YP54 MZL registered?

YP54 MZL is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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