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VU04 WCP

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,300 mi
Last recorded61,300 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 WCP
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2017 61,300 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 54,130 miles

brake fluid level low (not below minimum)

nearside door mirror

nearside front suspension arm rear bush worn badly

offside front anti roll bar link boots weak

offside front top strut mounting worn badly

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 Feb 2016 54,001 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level low (not below minimum)

nearside door mirror

nearside front suspension arm rear bush worn badly

nearside headlamp image poor and only just passes

offside front anti roll bar link boots weak

offside front top strut mounting worn badly

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,050 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 48,050 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 44,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

slight engine oil leak from oil filter

Pass 28 Jan 2013 41,628 miles

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

slght engine oil leak from oil filter

Pass 26 Jan 2012 38,393 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 38,388 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

fuel filter corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Jan 2011 34,457 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 30,684 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,448 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,140 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,414 miles

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

creaking noise from suspension

very slight play in steering

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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VU04 WCP is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VU04 WCP, 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 VU04 WCP registered?

VU04 WCP is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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