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WG53 VZZ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,386 mi
Last recorded108,386 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 VZZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 108,386 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front ARB links ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Front number plate has slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 108,386 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front ARB links ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Front number plate has slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 102,073 miles

Both front tyres has worn outer edges

Front number plate has slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 82,293 miles

advise exhaust system corroded

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

advise o/s/r outer sill corroded

advise oil leak

advise slight blow on rear exhaust box

advise slight play in both front top shocker mountings

advise slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

Fail 14 Apr 2015 82,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,441 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 61,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

front pads low discs worn

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,162 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 33,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,510 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,127 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Fail 1 Feb 2010 27,127 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 28 Jan 2009 23,770 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 21,370 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 17,679 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 VZZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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