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WG04 VFA

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

67,390 mi
Last recorded67,390 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 67,390 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 67,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp incorrectly fitted bulb (1.2.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,249 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 64,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 61,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,118 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,512 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 56,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,942 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside mirror missing

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Jun 2013 51,942 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside mirror missing

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,361 miles

nearside mirror missing

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,516 miles

nearside front door mirror held on with tape

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Jul 2011 42,516 miles

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

nearside front door mirror held on with tape

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Jun 2010 38,058 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,058 miles

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,846 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Jul 2008 26,927 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 26,923 miles

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 17,878 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 17,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VFA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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