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WF54 OBL

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,190 mi
Last recorded55,190 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 55,190 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/rear axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belt cracking.

Fail 18 Sep 2019 55,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belt cracking.

Pass 24 Oct 2018 51,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush nearing limit,high compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill ,filler used on outer sill.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 51,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush nearing limit,high compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill ,filler used on outer sill.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 44,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush,borderline pass,would advise renewing as may cause excess tyre wear. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 43,879 miles

Headlamp aim too high both. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush,borderline pass,would advise renewing as may cause excess tyre wear. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 38,106 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 33,472 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 12 Oct 2015 33,472 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

eml on

Pass 15 Oct 2014 28,387 miles

Both front CV gaitors perished/deteriorated

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres 2mm-3mm

Engine management light on

Fail 11 Oct 2014 28,348 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front CV gaitors perished/deteriorated

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres 2mm-3mm

Engine management light on

Pass 18 Sep 2013 24,155 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 22,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 20,405 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 20,404 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 18,061 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 18,061 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 15,700 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 12,896 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 9,260 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 OBL 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 65%.

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 OBL, 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 OBL is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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