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YY04 JOU

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,842 mi
Last recorded44,842 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 JOU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 44,842 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing signs of heavy rust/corrosion build up including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror back damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing signs of heavy rust/corrosion build up including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 44,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush/mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing signs of heavy rust/corrosion build up including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror back damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing signs of heavy rust/corrosion build up including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,903 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on

Fail 28 Mar 2018 43,901 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on

Pass 8 Mar 2017 41,419 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 41,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,307 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,266 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 35,266 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,836 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,600 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,780 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,663 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 21,883 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 21,883 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 18,919 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 14,952 miles

Front suspension arm bushes starting to split / perish

Pass 23 Mar 2007 11,162 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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YY04 JOU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY04 JOU, 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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YY04 JOU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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