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HD53 WKC

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,468 mi
Last recorded60,468 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 60,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 60,465 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 59,625 miles

Coil spring corroded O/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 58,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 57,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 55,272 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 55,270 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel hose chafing fuel filter/parking brake cable o/s/r (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 54,143 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 54,141 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 47,450 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 47,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 42,684 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 37,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 37,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 36,059 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 35,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 34,332 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,424 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 31,527 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 30,347 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 30,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 27,761 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 25,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat does not seem secure

Pass 1 Dec 2008 23,167 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 20,103 miles

brake bind near-side rear?

Fail 10 Dec 2007 20,103 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake bind near-side rear?

Pass 12 Dec 2006 15,594 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 15,594 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WKC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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