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WM53 OPX

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,845 mi
Last recorded68,845 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 OPX
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 68,845 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside & nearside (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 68,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing offside & nearside (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside & nearside (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 62,134 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 57,348 miles

o/s + n/s rear axle beam bushes deteriorating and starting to displace

Pass 11 Jan 2013 53,905 miles

o/s & n/s rear axle beam bushes deteriorating &starting to displace

Fail 11 Jan 2013 53,905 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s & n/s rear axle beam bushes deteriorating &starting to displace

Pass 5 Jan 2012 50,703 miles

o/s & n/s rear axle beam bushes perrishing & starting to displace but not resulting in any movement

slight bind & squeak from n/s rear brake but not affecting brake performance

Pass 21 Dec 2010 44,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front brake disc worn

Pass 28 Dec 2009 38,584 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,691 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 29,232 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 21,710 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 OPX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WM53 OPX, 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 OPX is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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