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WM53 HJF

2004 Daewoo Kalos

White Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,710 mi
Last recorded71,710 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 HJF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 71,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front outer door handle defective

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

auxillary drive belt slipping

Fail 19 Nov 2019 71,710 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front outer door handle defective

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

auxillary drive belt slipping

Pass 15 Jan 2019 69,087 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 66,504 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 66,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,801 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 62,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished / split

clutch worn

Pass 19 Apr 2016 58,175 miles

Bonnet latch defective

Nearside Mirror defective

Play in front strut top mounts

Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,341 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 53,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,655 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 51,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,448 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear tyre has cracking on side wall

offside rear tyre has cracking on side wall

Pass 17 Jan 2012 48,957 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 46,680 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 46,680 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,632 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 40,504 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,200 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 34,256 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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WM53 HJF is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in White with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WM53 HJF, 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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WM53 HJF is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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