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WF54 CGX

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,024 mi
Last recorded88,024 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 CGX
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 88,024 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 88,024 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 81,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 81,854 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 75,933 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 75,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 71,979 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 66,832 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 66,742 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,309 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 61,435 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 59,090 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 59,090 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 57,081 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 54,763 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,567 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,907 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 50,907 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,109 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 50,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,825 miles

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

engine management is light up on the dash

Fail 22 Sep 2011 45,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

engine management is light up on the dash

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,124 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,717 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,943 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 37,943 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,060 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 35,060 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 CGX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WF54 CGX, 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 CGX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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