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WF54 CGU

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,773 mi
Last recorded67,773 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 CGU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 67,773 miles

Front Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Drop link bust cover small end loose

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2019 67,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm big bush deteriorated and split from bondings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch/ sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lights inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Drop link bust cover small end loose

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm big bush deteriorated and splitting from bondings! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 62,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Splitting from bondings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Slight smearing to windscreen

Slight undulation to both rear tyres

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 62,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Splitting from bondings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Slight smearing to windscreen

Slight undulation to both rear tyres

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Sep 2017 57,566 miles

Engine management light on

Front Number plate deteriorating

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth on 3mm

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 57,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1757013 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Engine management light on

Front Number plate deteriorating

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth on 3mm

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 51,641 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 51,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,760 miles

Child seat to nearside rear .

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 7 Sep 2015 47,760 miles

Child seat to nearside rear .

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Sep 2014 45,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate cracked

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Sep 2013 42,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front number plate cracked

slight distortion to both rear tyres

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,876 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,519 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,108 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,905 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,714 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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WF54 CGU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WF54 CGU, 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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WF54 CGU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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