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WM53 HJJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,820 mi
Last recorded100,820 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 HJJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 100,820 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 100,818 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 98,168 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Sep 2016 94,083 miles

front pads low

Fail 1 Sep 2016 94,083 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front pads low

Pass 11 Sep 2015 88,562 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 88,562 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 81,599 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 81,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 74,069 miles

nsr axle bush worn but not excesive

Fail 4 Sep 2013 74,069 miles

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

nsr axle bush worn but not excesive

Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,193 miles

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

air bag lamp on

corrosion on front brake disc's

Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,435 miles

air-bag lamp on. front number plate poor condition. front brake disc's in poor condition.

Pass 11 Sep 2010 53,825 miles

air bag lamp on.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 45,182 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorated [rear bush]

nearside rear tyre has perish marks/cracks in outer wall.

offside front suspension arm bush separating [rear bush]

rear no. plate delaminating.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,182 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorated [rear bush]

nearside rear tyre has perish marks/cracks in outer wall.

offside front suspension arm bush separating [rear bush]

rear no. plate delaminating.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,315 miles

slight brake judder, nearside front.

Fail 1 Sep 2008 36,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

slight brake judder, nearside front.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,813 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 24,364 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 HJJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HJJ, 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 HJJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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