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2004 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,417 mi
Last recorded71,417 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 71,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 71,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 69,488 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 69,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 31 May 2016 69,099 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 69,099 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,444 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 67,277 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,117 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,369 miles

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

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

all brakes slight bind.

Fail 4 Jan 2013 55,327 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 47,643 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 47,643 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres light cracking and slightly out of shape

brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Jan 2011 39,894 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,797 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,270 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 23,337 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 23,337 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 17,716 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 NUM is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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