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WK53 WAK

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,399 mi
Last recorded72,399 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 WAK
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 72,399 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 71,664 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to perish

oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2024 71,653 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to perish

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2024 71,547 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2023 69,934 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 69,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2022 67,217 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 65,000 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damage nearside body sill

Pass 3 Sep 2020 63,399 miles

Large rust blister on rear of offside rear outer sill.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 61,079 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 57,852 miles

Accident damage at nearside sill

EMLight on

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

Rust blister on offside sill

Pass 19 Jun 2017 55,761 miles

EML light on

damage to nearside body sill

offside front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to perish

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion on offside body sill

Pass 17 Jun 2016 53,105 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 49,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2014 46,133 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,928 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,331 miles

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

off side front tyre has a cut but not to cords

Pass 10 Jun 2011 30,263 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,323 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,479 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,037 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 9,835 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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WK53 WAK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WK53 WAK, 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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WK53 WAK is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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