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WG54 DVK

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,581 mi
Last recorded48,581 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 DVK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,581 miles

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

mil light on

Fail 12 Mar 2015 48,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

mil light on

Pass 22 Feb 2014 39,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine mil light on

Fail 21 Feb 2014 39,984 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine mil light on

Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,833 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 31,833 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

nearside rear brake has slight bind

rear no.plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,187 miles

Engin e management light on

Pass 19 Mar 2011 23,275 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 15,935 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 13,798 miles

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

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

front brake discs getting poor.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 13,798 miles

front brake discs getting poor.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 11,783 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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WG54 DVK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG54 DVK, 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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WG54 DVK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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