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SM54 WFX

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,573 mi
Last recorded58,573 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 WFX
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 58,573 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)

fuel tank rusty

slight weep of oil from engine sump

undercarrage including various suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 58,556 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)

fuel tank rusty

slight weep of oil from engine sump

undercarrage including various suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,931 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 56,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,059 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Whole Exhaust System Deterioated

Pass 23 Aug 2013 51,538 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 47,580 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 38,699 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 38,699 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 34,116 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 34,116 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges. (wheel alignment req)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,287 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 29,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 24,142 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 24,142 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 19,354 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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SM54 WFX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM54 WFX, 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 SM54 WFX registered?

SM54 WFX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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