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WJ04 SMU

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

36,240 mi
Last recorded36,240 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 SMU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 36,240 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 36,240 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 34,835 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 34,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 33,524 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,375 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 32,375 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 30,454 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 28,541 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 5 Mar 2014 28,541 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 6 Mar 2013 26,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre inertia reel seat belt has been removed

Pass 6 Mar 2013 26,241 miles

centre inertia reel seat belt has been removed

Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,799 miles

Centre rear lap belt has been removed/cut off. Stalk and guides remaining. VOSA contacted. Their decision - Pass and advise

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 18,778 miles

centre lap seat belt webbing has been removed

Pass 19 Feb 2010 14,104 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 9,748 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 4,848 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 3,242 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 SMU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ04 SMU registered?

WJ04 SMU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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The MOT history for WJ04 SMU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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