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WJ04 LDX

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,412 mi
Last recorded39,412 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 LDX
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 39,412 miles

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R & N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lift /play on both front strut top mounts when jacked up

power steering pipe slightly corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2026 39,412 miles

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

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R & N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lift /play on both front strut top mounts when jacked up

power steering pipe slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2025 39,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Gearbox seal slight seepage of oil

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 38,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

gearbox o/s diff seal slight seepage of oil

Pass 8 Feb 2023 38,202 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 37,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 37,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

PAS pipe slightly corroded on front crossmember at both ends

Pass 15 Feb 2020 36,795 miles

PAS pipe slightly corroded on front crossmember

Pass 16 Feb 2019 35,618 miles

Offside Rear door check strap broken

Pass 3 Mar 2018 34,441 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 34,441 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 33,015 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 33,015 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 31,419 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 31,419 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 29,832 miles

rear tyres worn to approx 3mm

Pass 22 Feb 2014 28,356 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 26,990 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 26,990 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,810 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

ns rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,670 miles

ns rear wheel binding very slightly

os head light poor pattern

srs light stays on

very slight play to os rack end

Pass 12 Feb 2010 20,688 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 17,913 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2008 15,227 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 11,874 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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WJ04 LDX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ04 LDX, 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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WJ04 LDX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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