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WD53 LWC

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,835 mi
Last recorded60,835 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 LWC
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 60,835 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 60,813 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 50,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 50,351 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 49,383 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 48,148 miles

Both rear axle bushes split

Both rear shock bodies and springs corroded

Both rear tyres perished,Offside one is getting low

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

Front discs in poor condition

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Sump corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2013 48,148 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both rear axle bushes split

Both rear shock bodies and springs corroded

Both rear tyres perished,Offside one is getting low

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

Front discs in poor condition

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Sump corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,994 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 49,994 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,098 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,758 miles

Both front antiroll bar link arms have slight play in balljoints

Both front tyres at 3mm

O/S/R tyre at 2.5mm

Slight bind on rear wheels

Pass 6 Feb 2009 35,179 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,625 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 24,505 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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WD53 LWC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Kalos fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WD53 LWC, 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 WD53 LWC registered?

WD53 LWC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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