2004 Daewoo Kalos 1.4L Petrol · KL04 BOF
2004 Daewoo Kalos (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 66,329 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- DAEWOO KALOS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KL04 BOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 66,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KL04 BOF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Daewoo Kalos (KL04 BOF) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion calliper seazd (1.1.16 (d) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
KL04 BOF Mileage History
- 22/04/202461,347 mi
- 23/04/202461,349 mi+2 mi
- 28/04/202563,628 mi+2,279 mi
- 23/04/202666,326 mi+2,698 mi
- 27/04/202666,329 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,476 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Daewoo Daewoo Kalos
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DAEWOO KALOS Model Intelligence & Reliability
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- Structural Sill and Inner Wheel Arch CorrosionSerious
Thin factory electro-coating and inadequate moisture drainage in the rear box sections leave the outer sills, jacking points, and rear wheel arch seams prone to severe rust perforation under UK winter road grit. Salt and water accumulate inside the cavity seams behind plastic trim liners, corroding structural sheet metal from the inside out. Structural thinning compromises chassis rigidity, leading directly to MOT test failure and requiring substantial cutting and welding of replacement steel patch panels.
- Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley DeteriorationSerious
The 1.2-litre and 1.4-litre E-TEC petrol engines utilise an interference valvetrain configuration where the camshaft is driven by a toothed rubber timing belt running over a plastic-caged tensioner and idler pulley. When replacement is neglected past the factory recommendation of 40,000 to 50,000 miles, the plastic tensioner pulley develops fatigue cracks, loses bearing grease, or seizes entirely. This causes the timing belt to shed teeth or snap, sending pistons crashing into open valves and causing catastrophic cylinder head and valve destruction.
- Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) and Transmission Circuit Fault (P0722)Moderate
The electronic vehicle speed sensor (VSS) located on the gearbox casing is vulnerable to moisture ingress, road grime corrosion, and transmission fluid seepage. Internal Hall-effect electronic failure causes intermittent loss of road speed signal output to the instrument cluster and powertrain control module. This leads to the speedometer needle dropping suddenly to zero, erratic automatic transmission gear hunting, and illumination of the check engine warning light with diagnostic fault code P0722.
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