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WG54 LKN

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

75,231 mi
Last recorded75,231 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 LKN
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 75,231 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2024 75,230 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 71,672 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 67,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 60,801 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 60,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,491 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 59,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 57,850 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

front washers weak

Fail 15 Mar 2019 57,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

front washers weak

Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,241 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 49,896 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 49,896 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 45,510 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,405 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2014 40,606 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Mar 2013 37,288 miles

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

monitor offside front tyre tread depth

note/brake pads not visible

Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,288 miles

monitor offside front tyre tread depth

note/brake pads not visible

Fail 4 Apr 2012 33,753 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2012 33,753 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2011 31,352 miles

near side front shock absorber damp

Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,399 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,844 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 24,844 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 17,795 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 17,795 miles

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

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

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 LKN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WG54 LKN, 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 LKN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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