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VU04 WDJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,703 mi
Last recorded111,703 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 111,703 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 111,703 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 107,839 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 107,833 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 103,924 miles

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

offside outer sill repared by welding

Pass 5 Sep 2013 97,935 miles

front tyres bold on outer edges (175/70/13)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 97,935 miles

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

front tyres bold on outer edges (175/70/13)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 94,401 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre stop lamp bulbs inoperative.

engine sump,slight corrosion.

front suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated.

gear lever cable bushes worn

slight oil leak.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 94,401 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre stop lamp bulbs inoperative.

engine sump,slight corrosion.

front suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated.

gear lever cable bushes worn

slight oil leak.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 90,736 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 85,128 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 85,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 15 Oct 2009 81,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 65,075 miles

both front headlights set on lowest setting

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

small stone chip o/s front screen

Pass 25 May 2007 44,020 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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VU04 WDJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU04 WDJ, 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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VU04 WDJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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