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DX53 WLZ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,824 mi
Last recorded69,824 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 WLZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 69,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 56,675 miles

excess handbrake travel

Fail 17 Jan 2018 56,675 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

excess handbrake travel

Pass 4 Jan 2017 50,132 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 50,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2015 45,716 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 45,716 miles

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

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 5 Jan 2015 40,826 miles

brake pipes greased

clutch travel

exhaust flexi split

Fail 5 Jan 2015 40,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pipes greased

clutch travel

exhaust flexi split

Pass 10 Jan 2014 35,597 miles

Exhaust flexi split

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 31,715 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes greased

exhaust flexi corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2012 31,715 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes greased

exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 29,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 26,891 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,156 miles

ns and osf shocker top bearings noisy

Pass 8 Dec 2008 20,677 miles

Slight play offside and nearside steering rack tie rod ends.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 17,909 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,782 miles

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

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

Slight play in ns osf steering rack ends

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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DX53 WLZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DX53 WLZ, 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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DX53 WLZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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