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WG04 LDY

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

103,310 mi
Last recorded103,310 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 LDY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 103,310 miles

general underside corrosion

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 103,310 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2020 95,256 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 89,374 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 89,374 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 88,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 88,721 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster has no effect ( adjuster head damaged ) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Adjuster has no effect ( adjuster head damaged ) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bind not allowing full inspection of bearing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 87,995 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 88,270 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 88,264 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outter sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 86,512 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 84,669 miles

Oil leak

slight bind offside rear brake

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 84,669 miles

Oil leak

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 31 Jul 2014 83,639 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 83,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 77,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

play in gearlinkage

sump rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2013 77,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

play in gearlinkage

sump rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,669 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 63,856 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 58,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,611 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 45,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 36,141 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 35,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 May 2007 24,812 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 24,812 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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WG04 LDY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LDY, 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 LDY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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