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WF54 UYU

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,005 mi
Last recorded82,005 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 UYU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 82,005 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre cracking replace asap

Fail 25 Mar 2021 82,005 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre cracking replace asap

Pass 13 Dec 2019 81,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 81,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Obligatory mirror insecure drivers door (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2019

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

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 80,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (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 outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filter insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 23 Mar 2018 79,888 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 78,444 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,781 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 77,781 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fail 16 Mar 2016

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened wear,pitted and siezed (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened worn pitted and siezed (3.5.1n)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel seized cable (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,739 miles

both front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to unbond around inner sleeve and slight movement evident

engine oil leaks evident- dipstick not fitted correctly

front wiper blades just starting to smear screen

offside rear outer sill corroded

play in both front suspension leg top mounts

slight bind from offside rear brake

slight imbalance from rear brakes

stonechips in front screen

Fail 16 Feb 2015 76,739 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to unbond around inner sleeve and slight movement evident

engine oil leaks evident- dipstick not fitted correctly

front wiper blades just starting to smear screen

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread

offside front tyre pressure low

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm tread

play in both front suspension leg top mounts

slight bind from offside rear brake

slight imbalance from rear brakes

stonechips in front screen

Fail 18 Jan 2014 60,558 miles

Engine auxillary belt worn.

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 60,558 miles

Engine auxillary belt worn.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 44,053 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 44,053 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 32,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 22 Jan 2011 23,362 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 17,932 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 15,959 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 5 Nov 2007 13,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 12,079 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 UYU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UYU, 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 UYU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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