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WF54 XXL

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

72,582 mi
Last recorded72,582 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2017 72,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear most bush fallen out (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,257 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 71,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 70,946 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,158 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 66,153 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,309 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 60,309 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,311 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 54,311 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 47,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel filter deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2010 39,405 miles

Badly worn gear cables

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 39,405 miles

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

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

Badly worn gear cables

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,224 miles

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

f and rear no plate det

slight play h/b

Fail 21 Aug 2009 32,224 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

f and rear no plate det

slight play h/b

Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,071 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,286 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 XXL is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XXL, 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 XXL is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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