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GL53 WAE

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,944 mi
Last recorded44,944 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 WAE
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 44,944 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 41,972 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 38,579 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 37,496 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 37,496 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 36,629 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 36,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 33,923 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 32,144 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 30,681 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil filter corroded and leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2017 27,345 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 27,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 23,933 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 21,300 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 21,042 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 19,259 miles

both rear tyres cracked on the sidewall.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 18,137 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 16,030 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 12,990 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 12,990 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 9,064 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 9,064 miles

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

gearbox seal leaking

Pass 4 Jun 2007 7,170 miles

Oil leak

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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GL53 WAE is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GL53 WAE, 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 GL53 WAE registered?

GL53 WAE is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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