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WD04 VJA

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

80,069 mi
Last recorded80,069 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 VJA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 80,069 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 80,069 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end affecting rear axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 78,018 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

slight cracking osrear tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2016 78,018 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

slight cracking osrear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2015 75,007 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck rusty

rear suspention rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2015 75,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

fuel filler neck rusty

rear suspention rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,096 miles

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

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 72,069 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 68,698 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked,offside is puntured,both stepped also

Front exhaust section corroded

Rear axle bushes split

Fail 11 Jul 2013 68,698 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front exhaust section corroded

Rear axle bushes split

Both rear tyres perished/cracked,offside is puntured,both stepped also

Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,349 miles

offside rear axle bush starting to peel out

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Jun 2012 58,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

cant see some brake pipes

offside rear axle bush starting to peel out

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,729 miles

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

exhaust flexi shield broken off

front number plate backing peeling

play in offside steering arm

Fail 19 Jul 2011 49,726 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi shield broken off

front number plate backing peeling

play in offside steering arm

Pass 13 Jul 2010 43,887 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 43,887 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,255 miles

front number plate de-laminated

Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,457 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 21,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,191 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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WD04 VJA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WD04 VJA, 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 WD04 VJA registered?

WD04 VJA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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