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YW04 UFY

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

38,058 mi
Last recorded38,058 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 UFY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 38,058 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

both sills very rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2023 38,058 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both sills very rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2022 37,105 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 37,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 35,872 miles

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2021 35,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear outer sill and sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

offside front bumper loose

Pass 3 Jul 2020 34,623 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 34,622 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 33,702 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 33,699 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

both front brake discs corroded on the inside

Pass 17 Jul 2018 32,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 32,421 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 30,549 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 30,544 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 29,156 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 29,152 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 27,870 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2014 26,372 miles

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2013 24,951 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 23,731 miles

off and nearside rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2012 23,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

off and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,222 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 22,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 20,776 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 18,762 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,674 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 16,674 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 15,650 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 UFY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 UFY, 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 UFY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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