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WJ04 LEU

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

62,365 mi
Last recorded62,365 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 LEU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 62,365 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 58,519 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms nearside and offside rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 58,519 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms nearside and offside rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split not clearing screen replace wiper blade with a 15 inch blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,983 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front affected (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 57,983 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front affected (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 56,536 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 56,536 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,450 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 54,450 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,877 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,363 miles

offside wiperblade split but still clearing the screen

Fail 29 Mar 2016 49,362 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside wiperblade split but still clearing the screen

Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,657 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 46,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,698 miles

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

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Mar 2013 40,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Mar 2012 37,691 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,691 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,739 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 33,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,574 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 28,574 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,767 miles

bonnet stay missing

off side front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,504 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 18,063 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 17,440 miles

as initial test

Fail 31 Jan 2007 17,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 LEU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WJ04 LEU, 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 LEU registered?

WJ04 LEU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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