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WJ54 ZTR

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

73,227 mi
Last recorded73,227 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 73,227 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 73,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 69,576 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 69,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 66,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

drivers window not opening

slight wear o/s and n/s/f strut top mounts

Fail 27 Nov 2023 66,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both h/lamp lens deteriorated

drivers window not opening

poor beam pattern n/s h/lamp

slight wear o/s and n/s/f strut top mounts

Pass 16 Nov 2022 62,732 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers window not opening

Fail 16 Nov 2022 62,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers window not opening

Pass 19 Nov 2021 59,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 59,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 57,166 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 55,467 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Nov 2019 55,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 49,929 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Nov 2018 49,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 44,492 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Nov 2017 44,492 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven Slow to operate (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 40,165 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 40,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 38,107 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 34,346 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 31,001 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 26,921 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 23,522 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 20,045 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 16,210 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 12,842 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 12,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 11,110 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 ZTR is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 ZTR, 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 ZTR is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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