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WG53 NTV

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,905 mi
Last recorded69,905 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 NTV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 69,905 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 69,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush Coming Out of It's Housing, Also Has Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 67,661 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 65,531 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 62,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges heavily perished but not quite exposing inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges heavily perished but not quite exposing inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 62,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed extensively (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed extensively (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed extensively (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spotted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass broken ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges heavily perished but not quite exposing inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges heavily perished but not quite exposing inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 59,551 miles

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

Nearside Front play in the upper attachment

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

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

Offside Front play in the upper attachment

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 May 2018 59,551 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front play in the upper attachment

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front play in the upper attachment

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2017 56,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,073 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)

Pass 20 May 2015 49,715 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 46,347 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)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres perished

Pass 29 May 2013 43,063 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 38,775 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 33,671 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 29,575 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,997 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,787 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 17,158 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 17,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 17,005 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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WG53 NTV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WG53 NTV, 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 NTV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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