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AJ04 AFV

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,751 mi
Last recorded61,751 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 AFV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 61,751 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 60,803 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 60,423 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 60,180 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre out of shape on inner edge, nearside rear

Fail 20 Sep 2021 60,178 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre out of shape on inner edge, nearside rear

Pass 18 Sep 2020 59,660 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 59,010 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats or seat belts not checked due to a wheel chair ramp being fitted on the top of the folded seats

Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,921 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats & belts not checked due to a mobility ramp fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 56,828 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Unable to check rear seats or seat belts due to a permanent ramp fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,370 miles

Rear seat belts not checked due to a ramp bolted over the top of folded seats

Fail 8 Sep 2016 53,370 miles

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

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

Rear seat belts not checked due to a ramp bolted over the top of folded seats

Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,409 miles

Rear seat belt check not done due to wheelchair modification

Pass 3 Oct 2014 47,617 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 44,470 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,024 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,679 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,081 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,433 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,970 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly (suspect low tyre pressures)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 20,865 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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AJ04 AFV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AJ04 AFV, 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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What year was AJ04 AFV registered?

AJ04 AFV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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