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WJ52 WLN

2002 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,614 mi
Last recorded80,614 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Kalos53,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 WLN
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 80,614 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 80,226 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,050 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2012 67,050 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 May 2011 54,200 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 54,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 43,623 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 43,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 29,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 20,403 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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WJ52 WLN is a 2002 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Daewoo Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 53,220 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 WJ52 WLN, 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 24 years old, this Daewoo Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ52 WLN is a 2002 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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