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CV54 WVU

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

40,904 mi
Last recorded40,904 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 WVU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 40,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 40,635 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 39,145 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 39,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Mar 2021 39,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 38,733 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 38,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *******very badly split******** (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front brake pads low////both rear tyres worn uneven...

Pass 5 Mar 2019 38,145 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 38,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 37,384 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 37,384 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

both rear tyres worn uneven..

Fail 7 Mar 2018 37,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

both rear tyres worn uneven..

Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,254 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 35,214 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,333 miles

battery too large for tray

check engine light is on indicating a fault

gear selector cables heavily worn at gearbox end

Fail 4 Mar 2015 34,333 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery too large for tray

check engine light is on indicating a fault

gear selector cables heavily worn at gearbox end

Pass 4 Mar 2014 32,968 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 32,968 miles

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

suspect tracking fault.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 31,182 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 31,182 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wearing on edge //Possible tracking fault

Pass 25 Oct 2011 29,071 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre///o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,269 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,257 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,480 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 21,036 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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CV54 WVU 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 64%.

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 CV54 WVU, 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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CV54 WVU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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