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WJ04 LFK

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,719 mi
Last recorded117,719 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 117,719 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Oct 2023 117,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 116,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 116,493 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 115,888 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 115,179 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 114,414 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 113,524 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 113,524 miles

Central Rear Fuel pipe union leaking new pipe reqd (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 112,212 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 111,204 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 108,277 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

front brakes just passed increase and decrease

o/s front outer door handle broken but still can be opened

Fail 6 Mar 2014 108,233 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

front brakes just passed increase and decrease

o/s front outer door handle broken but still can be opened

Pass 2 Apr 2013 104,812 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 91,304 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Jan 2012 91,303 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Feb 2011 77,356 miles

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

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

front brakes just passed increase and decrease evenly

Fail 31 Jan 2011 77,333 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 72,741 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,741 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,737 miles

n/s abs ring cracked. but no abs fault indicated

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,114 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,796 miles

slight brake judder found on road test

Fail 24 Jan 2008 37,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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WJ04 LFK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFK, 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 LFK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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