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HJ54 WSF

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,452 mi
Last recorded70,452 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 WSF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 70,452 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 7 Nov 2023 70,452 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 8 Nov 2022 59,625 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 3 Nov 2021 58,493 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 2 Nov 2021 58,493 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 13 Oct 2020 56,490 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 55,614 miles

All suspension and steering components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front sub frame corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,713 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 53,676 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 53,676 miles

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 52,684 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,327 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,179 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,979 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,493 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,960 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 47,960 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 46,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,551 miles

Nearside front lower arm bush starting to split

Offside front lower arm bush starting to split

Fail 21 Sep 2009 41,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front lower arm bush starting to split

Offside front lower arm bush starting to split

Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,404 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,096 miles

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

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

nearside wiperblade starting to split

Fail 17 Sep 2007 23,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside wiperblade starting to split

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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HJ54 WSF is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HJ54 WSF, 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 HJ54 WSF registered?

HJ54 WSF is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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