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WJ04 TVV

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,570 mi
Last recorded77,570 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,570 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed fuel lines (7.2.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 77,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corrosion holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corrosion and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed fuel lines (7.2.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 76,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside door check strap broken

slight handbrake travel

Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,244 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 62,244 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,955 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 44,187 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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,662 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 37,662 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,535 miles

front exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

slight play to both front top strut mounts

Fail 25 Feb 2013 35,535 miles

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

cut to o/s/f tyre on inner sidewall

front exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on tread and tyre getting low

slight play to both front top strut mounts

Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,682 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,585 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,165 miles

slight play to both front top mounts

Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs lipped and starting to get in a poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2009 25,205 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs lipped and starting to get in a poor condition

Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,104 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 21,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 16,487 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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