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WG53 UCX

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

75,705 mi
Last recorded75,705 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 UCX
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 75,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 75,705 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 75,537 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 75,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 75,482 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 74,555 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 74,550 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 73,698 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 72,938 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 72,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 70,498 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 70,488 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 68,906 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 67,121 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 67,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,960 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 64,960 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 62,925 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 62,923 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 60,886 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 58,182 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,302 miles

aux drive belt cracking

cut to n/s/f tyre

slight play to o/s of steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,668 miles

air bag light on

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Jan 2011 49,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

air bag light on

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,471 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear brake binding very slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2010 43,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear brake binding very slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,227 miles

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

suggest disc pads replaced

Pass 25 Jan 2008 28,149 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 20,904 miles

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)

small splits in wipers

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 UCX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 UCX, 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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What year was WG53 UCX registered?

WG53 UCX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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