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WJ54 XXR

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,599 mi
Last recorded34,599 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 XXR
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2024 34,599 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 33,798 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 32,565 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 32,565 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 31,244 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 31,244 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 30,115 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 28,266 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 28,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 26,152 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 26,152 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 25,808 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 25,180 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 25,174 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 24,386 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,358 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,169 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 21,277 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 19,738 miles

offside front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2010 17,416 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,634 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 13,678 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 11,365 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 XXR is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXR, 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 XXR is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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