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EJ04 KWU

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,717 mi
Last recorded47,717 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 KWU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 47,717 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 47,340 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 37,909 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 37,909 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 31,722 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 28,536 miles

slight cracking on o/s rear tyre wall

Pass 6 Apr 2016 26,429 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 26,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 25,595 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 25,595 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2014 24,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 23,773 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,649 miles

Cracks are forming on the nearside front tyre

Front exhaust flexi pipe ring deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,880 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 19,620 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,237 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,237 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 13,113 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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EJ04 KWU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ04 KWU, 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 EJ04 KWU registered?

EJ04 KWU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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