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WJ04 LFA

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,508 mi
Last recorded109,508 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 109,508 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 30 Oct 2018 109,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread

o/s/r tyre perished

slight brake bind o/s/f

small play o/s/f drop link

Fail 14 Aug 2018 109,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple holes in outer sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

unable to open boot

Pass 13 Jul 2017 103,891 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 103,891 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 98,340 miles

Front tyres quite badly worn on inside edges

Rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,538 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 94,538 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 86,751 miles

both rear tyres perished

tyre size - 185/60/14/H

Fail 18 Jul 2014 86,751 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres perished

tyre size - 185/60/14/H

Pass 8 Jul 2013 76,847 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 76,847 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres bald edges

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,655 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front section of exhaust starting to corrode

offside rear tyre starting to perish

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,304 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread

slight wear on edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,144 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,865 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 14,989 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 11,607 miles

as initial test

Fail 8 Mar 2007 11,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

engine light on

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 LFA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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