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AU04 WEJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,569 mi
Last recorded119,569 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 WEJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2016 119,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015
Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,010 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,763 miles

rear axle mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,120 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 51,095 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 51,095 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

both front wipers noisy in operation

rear wiper arm partially siezed

Fail 20 Feb 2009 44,689 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,689 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,066 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 27,794 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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AU04 WEJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU04 WEJ, 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 AU04 WEJ registered?

AU04 WEJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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