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WG53 NUP

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,126 mi
Last recorded78,126 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 NUP
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 78,126 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 78,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 73,683 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2019 73,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 71,919 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 71,919 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 71,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 71,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,116 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 71,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,337 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,602 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 61,548 miles

front wipers in poor condition

Fail 29 Jan 2013 61,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2012 52,949 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

o/s/f washer jet poor

Fail 16 Jan 2012 52,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,192 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 43,210 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,450 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 28,160 miles

adv nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished.....

Fail 14 Jan 2008 28,160 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

adv nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished.....

adv tracking....

Pass 10 Jan 2007 16,550 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 16,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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 NUP is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NUP, 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 NUP is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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