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WF04 LWR

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,985 mi
Last recorded86,985 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 LWR
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 86,985 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 82,850 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 82,787 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 78,383 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both outer rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 78,302 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc leaking around inner clip on shaft (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread and damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both outer rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,798 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 68,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2015 60,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2014 56,264 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 51,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 44,849 miles

both rear tyres cracking

rear axle bushes sepperating

Fail 7 Feb 2012 44,849 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear tyres cracking

rear axle bushes sepperating

Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,646 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 34,830 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,301 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 29,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,677 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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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WF04 LWR is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WF04 LWR, 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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WF04 LWR is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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