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YU04 LBF

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,160 mi
Last recorded93,160 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 LBF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 93,160 miles

rear shocks weak

Fail 21 Nov 2019 93,159 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear shocks weak

Pass 22 Nov 2018 91,638 miles

exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2018 91,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front discs corroded + pitted

exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 90,656 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

oil residue

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Fail 4 Oct 2017 90,656 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

oil residue

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 18 Oct 2016 88,235 miles

corrosion on inner sills

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2016 88,232 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view slight damage (8.1.2a)

corrosion on inner sills

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,589 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (3.4.2)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

oil residue underneath engine

Fail 2 Oct 2015 84,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (3.4.2)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

oil residue underneath engine

Pass 14 Mar 2014 80,606 miles

exhaust corroded

slight bind to o/s/f brake

various oil leaks

Fail 14 Mar 2014 80,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f wheel centre cap missing

slight bind to o/s/f brake

various oil leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2012 11,904 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyre treads stepped

various oil leaks

Fail 26 Sep 2012 11,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre worn edges

rear tyre treads stepped

various oil leaks

Pass 21 Sep 2011 65,956 miles

both rerar tyres cracking

damage to paint work

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

fuel filtter corroded

oil leaks

Fail 21 Sep 2011 65,956 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rerar tyres cracking

damage to paint work

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

fuel filtter corroded

oil leaks

Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,465 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 61,465 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,290 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,083 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,460 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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YU04 LBF is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YU04 LBF, 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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YU04 LBF is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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