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WJ04 DZW

2004 Daewoo Kalos

White Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,931 mi
Last recorded70,931 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 DZW
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

clutch poor operation

Fail 12 Jan 2015 70,701 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

clutch poor operation

Pass 21 Jan 2014 59,722 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s headlamp image poor

Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,089 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 51,089 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 47,134 miles

Engine Management Light On

N/S/F Lower Arm Rear Bush Unbonding

Slight Bind on O/S/R Brake

Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,777 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 42,777 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,858 miles

NSF & OSF SUSPENSION STRUTT HAVE SLIGHT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

NSR, OSR &OSF TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED . ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Fail 24 Feb 2010 38,855 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF & OSF SUSPENSION STRUTT HAVE SLIGHT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

NSR, OSR &OSF TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED . ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Fail 23 Feb 2009 35,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,141 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,658 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 31,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 27,333 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 27,333 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WJ04 DZW is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in White with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 WJ04 DZW, 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 WJ04 DZW registered?

WJ04 DZW is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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