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WF54 JNK

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,821 mi
Last recorded106,821 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 JNK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 106,821 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 102,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 102,017 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers are split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush has separated completely from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush is heavily split and de-laminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 96,860 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 96,860 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2016 88,883 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2016 88,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 75,881 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,954 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 59,413 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 59,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2012 51,599 miles

o/s/r wheel slightly bineding

Pass 25 May 2011 44,233 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 44,227 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,967 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 37,967 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 22,585 miles

Aux belt perished

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall skuffed

O/S/R tyre outer sidewall skuffed

Fail 21 Oct 2008 22,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Aux belt perished

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall skuffed

O/S/R tyre outer sidewall skuffed

Pass 6 Oct 2007 16,881 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 16,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 JNK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JNK, 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 JNK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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