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AK54 DVZ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,032 mi
Last recorded121,032 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 DVZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 121,032 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 121,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 119,751 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 118,282 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2024 118,243 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2023

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front chassis rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2022 112,069 miles

Front chassis corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 110,154 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020

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

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

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

engine sump rusty

Fail 7 Jan 2020

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine sump rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2019 103,430 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 99,115 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 94,546 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 94,546 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 90,063 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,142 miles

RH rear tyre worn low on inside and ouside edges.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,948 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,849 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,044 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 49,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,778 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,218 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,705 miles

one bulb out in high level brake light

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Apr 2008 21,099 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 12,686 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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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AK54 DVZ 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 80%.

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 AK54 DVZ, 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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AK54 DVZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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