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VU04 WDL

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

66,033 mi
Last recorded66,033 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 WDL
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 66,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel binding

Offside inner track arm slight play

Fail 5 Mar 2016 65,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine management light on

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner rack arm has play

Offside Front wheel binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 57,317 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 57,317 miles

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,377 miles

eml light on

front nearside tyre worn outer edge

interior mirror missing

Fail 13 Mar 2014 50,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml light on

front nearside tyre worn outer edge

interior mirror missing

Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,292 miles

engine fault light on

Fail 5 Mar 2013 43,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr wheel slight bind

Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine management light illuminated on dash indicating a fault

Fail 27 Feb 2012 36,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine management light illuminated on dash indicating a fault

nearside rear tyre peished

offside front brake pads starting to get low

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

windscreen mounted mirror missing

Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,996 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,101 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Feb 2010 27,101 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Feb 2009 23,757 miles

offside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

slight oil leak at engine bay

Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,197 miles

offside front tyre on 0-2mm & on 2mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

offside front wiper bladew split but still clears the screen

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 20 Mar 2007 16,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside brake disc slightly linned

Pass 20 Mar 2007 16,021 miles

nearside brake disc slightly linned

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 WDL is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VU04 WDL, 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 WDL is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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