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WA53 PPV

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

50,215 mi
Last recorded50,215 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 PPV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 50,215 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 50,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail broken (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 49,101 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 49,101 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 46,095 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 46,092 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding no wheel bearing spin check (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 43,897 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 43,897 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing not checked

Pass 17 Jan 2017 41,026 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 41,024 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 37,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2016 37,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall slightly damaged

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 33,619 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 29,522 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jan 2014 29,552 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2013 23,845 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 21,956 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 21,167 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 20,135 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 18,926 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 17,397 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 14,306 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 PPV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WA53 PPV, 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 PPV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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