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WG04 FDZ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,861 mi
Last recorded76,861 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 FDZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,861 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 76,856 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 76,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine 'CHECK' light on

Exhaust emissions only just passed on CO reading

Exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 27 Aug 2013 71,129 miles

Fuel filler cap flap damaged

Centre exhaust deteriorating and leaking slightly

Engine 'Check' light on

Front number plate cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside outer sill at rear corroding

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Aug 2013 71,129 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorating and leaking slightly

Engine 'Check' light on

Front number plate cracked

Fuel filler cap flap damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside outer sill at rear corroding

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,641 miles

slight bind on nearside rear brakes

Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,755 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 61,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 55,066 miles

osf brake disc slightly coroded on inner face

Fail 25 Jun 2010 55,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

osf brake disc slightly coroded on inner face

Fail 8 Jul 2008 45,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,839 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 41,744 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 41,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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WG04 FDZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WG04 FDZ, 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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WG04 FDZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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