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YY53 ZWT

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,628 mi
Last recorded101,628 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 ZWT
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 101,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 90,971 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front steel wheel fitted

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 90,970 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front steel wheel fitted

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 79,160 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 79,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2017 69,709 miles

Drivers door handle damaged but door opens from outside

Front exhaust flexi poor condition

Fail 2 May 2017 69,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Lower arm all bushes (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Lower suspension arm all bushes (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Drivers door handle damaged but door opens from outside

Front exhaust flexi poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 10 May 2016 57,455 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 57,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 56,032 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 56,032 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 52,659 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 52,657 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,519 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 48,519 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,707 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 43,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,879 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,958 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 35,958 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 32,519 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 27,358 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 21,694 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,694 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 15,251 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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YY53 ZWT is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY53 ZWT, 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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YY53 ZWT is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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