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WN04 ABV

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,286 mi
Last recorded111,286 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 ABV
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2017 111,286 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 111,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 107,792 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 101,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

bonnet security 2nd catch not working

engine management light on dash

front headlamps deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Fail 9 May 2015 101,769 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

bonnet security 2nd catch not working

engine management light on dash

front headlamps deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2014 94,363 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 94,363 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 88,667 miles

o/s n/s front tyres worn outer edge legal at test

Fail 18 Apr 2012 82,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 82,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 79,576 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 79,576 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet catch stuck open

oil level low

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 7 May 2010 74,160 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 69,336 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 64,638 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear tyre inner edges starting to wear uneven

Fail 2 May 2008 64,638 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyre inner edges starting to wear uneven

Pass 28 Apr 2007 52,356 miles

engine light on

Fail 28 Apr 2007 52,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

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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WN04 ABV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WN04 ABV, 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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WN04 ABV is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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