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BV54 WKB

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,918 mi
Last recorded83,918 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 WKB
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 May 2021 83,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 77,084 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 76,344 miles

rear high vis light in op

Fail 5 Dec 2018 76,343 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear high vis light in op

Pass 12 Dec 2017 74,677 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 74,676 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 72,710 miles

fuel filter rusted

Fail 13 Dec 2016 72,709 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

fuel filter rusted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 70,419 miles

slight play in rack joints

Pass 17 Nov 2014 65,276 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 65,276 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 60,261 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,894 miles

Engine check light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2011 52,746 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 52,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,707 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 49,707 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,882 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 41,767 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,763 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BV54 WKB is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV54 WKB, 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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BV54 WKB is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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