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YW04 JCJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

55,259 mi
Last recorded55,259 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 JCJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 55,259 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 55,259 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s inner sill under vehicle at front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 49,489 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 49,488 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 47,591 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 47,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 44,501 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 41,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 37,695 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 37,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 33,620 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 33,618 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel filter heavily corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 27,220 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 27,219 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 21,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front rackend has play in inner joint

Pass 17 Dec 2014 18,209 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 16,265 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 13,751 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 13,751 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 13,207 miles

play in offside rack end

Fail 4 Nov 2011 13,205 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in offside rack end

Pass 9 Nov 2010 12,894 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 12,674 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 11,310 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 8,899 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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YW04 JCJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YW04 JCJ, 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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YW04 JCJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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