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WA53 POJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,201 mi
Last recorded68,201 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 POJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,201 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 68,201 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,078 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearsude front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,263 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear wheel valve starting to perish

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 3 Feb 2011 61,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear wheel valve starting to perish

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Feb 2010 52,033 miles

front and rear number plates slightly delaminated

Fail 8 Feb 2010 52,033 miles

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

front and rear number plates slightly delaminated

Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,674 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

slight play in steering rack on offside (not detectable at steering wheel)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 42,674 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear tyres starting to perish

slight play in steering rack on offside (not detectable at steering wheel)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,085 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Nearside front brake disc slightly scored

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 30 Jan 2008 34,085 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Nearside front brake disc slightly scored

Rear tyres starting to perish

Slight judder from nearside front brake

Pass 12 Jan 2007 26,366 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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WA53 POJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WA53 POJ, 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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WA53 POJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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