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VU04 WNW

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,207 mi
Last recorded54,207 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 WNW
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 54,207 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 52,511 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 52,511 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 50,225 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 50,225 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 48,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 47,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 45,208 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 45,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,907 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 40,225 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 40,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2016 37,652 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 36,179 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 36,179 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 33,215 miles

engine light on

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2014 33,211 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine light on

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 30,248 miles

engine managment fault warning lamp illuminated

Pass 10 Sep 2012 27,040 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,919 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 20,815 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,286 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,729 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 10,498 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 9,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 9,606 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 WNW is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WNW, 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 WNW registered?

VU04 WNW is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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