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WG04 VEV

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,372 mi
Last recorded50,372 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 VEV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 50,372 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 41,920 miles

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

Offside Front sill corroded outside perscibed area

Fail 8 Feb 2018 41,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front sill corroded outside perscibed area

Pass 20 Sep 2016 41,916 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, and perished. 175/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Oil warning light illuminated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sump corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,654 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil warning light illuminated

Play in rack joints

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 41,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil warning light illuminated

Play in rack joints

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 40,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S rear brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake imbalance 48%

Pass 21 Aug 2014 40,761 miles

O/S rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake imbalance 48%

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,537 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking outer edges

Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,275 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 34,079 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 31,589 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 26,487 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 21,512 miles

advise damage nsf and osf bumper

advise damage osr wheel arch

Pass 16 May 2007 17,181 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 VEV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEV, 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 VEV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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