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WG53 HKB

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,587 mi
Last recorded43,587 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 HKB
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 43,587 miles

Front x 2 top mounts worn

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 43,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced need a clean (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front x 2 top mounts worn

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 41,250 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 41,250 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced clean (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 40,253 miles

offside front tyre close to limit

Fail 30 Jan 2019 40,252 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 18 Jan 2018 39,065 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 39,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 38,028 miles

Offside Front tyre close to limit

Fail 30 Jan 2017 38,027 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing clasps (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front tyre close to limit

Pass 26 Jan 2016 36,857 miles

slight play in rack o/s/f

Fail 25 Jan 2016 36,854 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

slight play in rack o/s/f

Pass 27 Jan 2015 35,517 miles

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

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

steering rack worn slightly on o/s/f

two rear tyre side walls perished

Fail 27 Jan 2015 35,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

steering rack worn slightly on o/s/f

two rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 30 Jan 2014 34,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 34,124 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 82,240 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 32,235 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 29,707 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 28,149 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 26,731 miles

offside front has nail on the tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,194 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 21,720 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 21,720 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 19,995 miles

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

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

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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WG53 HKB is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WG53 HKB, 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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WG53 HKB is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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