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SD54 WSW

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

29,300 mi
Last recorded29,300 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 WSW
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 29,300 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 29,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 26,316 miles

Front Upper Engine oil leak.

Lower Steering and suspension corroded as marked but no free play in joints.

Fail 18 May 2019 26,316 miles

Brake performance not tested Brakes not tested due to brake fluid leak on osr brake line (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pedal cannot hold pressure when pumped.

Front Upper Engine oil leak.

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Also fuel lines as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Steering and suspension corroded as marked but no free play in joints.

Pass 4 May 2018 22,596 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 May 2018 22,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 19,765 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 19,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 17,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 16,606 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 14,803 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,284 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 13,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 9,847 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 6,452 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 15 Nov 2007 3,330 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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SD54 WSW is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD54 WSW, 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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SD54 WSW is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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