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WJ54 JMU

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,149 mi
Last recorded50,149 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 JMU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 50,149 miles

Advise check fuel filter mounting,(touching rear beam a axle)

Both front suspension arm inner bushes has play and slightly deteriorated- Close to fail

Engine check light on

Engine has major oil leak

Gear selector defective,needs attention

Fail 1 Feb 2018 50,149 miles

Advise check fuel filter mounting,(touching rear beam a axle)

Both front suspension arm inner bushes has play and slightly deteriorated- Close to fail

Engine check light on

Engine has major oil leak

Gear selector defective,needs attention

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 46,934 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a minor damage no ply/cord exposed

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall has cracks and perishing advise change asap

Oil leak ()

engine MIL on

Fail 26 Oct 2016 46,923 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing subject to inspection (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre has a minor damage no ply/cord exposed

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall has cracks and perishing advise change asap

Oil leak ()

engine MIL on

slight brake bind on n/s/r

Pass 20 Nov 2015 43,182 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 39,673 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2014 39,673 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 30,144 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,937 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 25,937 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s rear brake binding

Pass 29 Aug 2011 25,097 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 25,097 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,309 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,082 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,399 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 10,607 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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WJ54 JMU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc 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 JMU, 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 JMU registered?

WJ54 JMU is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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