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WJ54 GXM

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,039 mi
Last recorded41,039 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 GXM
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,039 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 37,480 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 34,003 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 34,003 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 28,004 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 24,294 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 24,294 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 23,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 21,941 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 20,497 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 18,836 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 18,836 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 17,618 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 17,618 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 17,388 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 17,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WJ54 GXM is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WJ54 GXM, 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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What year was WJ54 GXM registered?

WJ54 GXM is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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The MOT history for WJ54 GXM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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