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GL53 WAJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,407 mi
Last recorded55,407 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 WAJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 55,407 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 55,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 52,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front top shock mounts slight play when vehicle raised off of wheels.

Fail 30 Dec 2014 52,591 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front top shock mounts slight play when vehicle raised off of wheels.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 49,350 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Inner Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 45,532 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 42,797 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 38,466 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 7 Jan 2010 33,765 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 29,057 miles

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

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,528 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 17,376 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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GL53 WAJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WAJ, 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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GL53 WAJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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