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HD53 WJZ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,498 mi
Last recorded84,498 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 WJZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 84,498 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 79,799 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 74,576 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 68,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, close to excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 68,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, close to excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 61,336 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f abs ring corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 54,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 49,981 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 44,161 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 44,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 25 Jan 2018 43,753 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 43,753 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 42,940 miles

exhaust generally showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2017 42,940 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust generally showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2016 41,454 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Fail 13 Jan 2015 39,927 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight damage to offside rear rim inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2015 39,927 miles

slight damage to offside rear rim inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,966 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 333,236 miles

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

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

front flexi section of exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,231 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,365 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Jan 2010 20,823 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 16,228 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 13,217 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 10,459 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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HD53 WJZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HD53 WJZ, 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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HD53 WJZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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