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WN54 YJL

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

52,927 mi
Last recorded52,927 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 YJL
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 52,927 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 52,927 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2024 52,688 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 52,309 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 52,309 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 51,989 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 51,128 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 49,832 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 49,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 48,424 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 46,814 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 45,781 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 45,781 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 44,187 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 44,187 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 42,803 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 42,803 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 41,738 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 40,722 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 39,414 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 37,838 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 36,423 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 34,441 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 34,441 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,765 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 29,021 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 29,007 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WN54 YJL is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WN54 YJL, 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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What year was WN54 YJL registered?

WN54 YJL is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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