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WJ54 JKN

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

96,544 mi
Last recorded96,544 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 JKN
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 96,544 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 96,543 miles

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 May 2014 96,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2014 96,444 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 96,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 90,707 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 90,707 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 85,573 miles

high level brake light has a bulb not working

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outside edge 185/60/14

offside rear tyre stepping

Fail 24 Aug 2012 85,573 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

high level brake light has a bulb not working

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outside edge 185/60/14

offside rear tyre stepping

Pass 4 Aug 2011 77,570 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

o/s mirror glass cracked but not effecting rear view

wiperblades smearing slightly ( cleaned)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 71,570 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 71,570 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

airbag light on

Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,289 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 65,289 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,435 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition and nearing limit 185/60/14

Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,384 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 43,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WJ54 JKN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 JKN, 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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WJ54 JKN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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