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WP53 BXB

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,087 mi
Last recorded98,087 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 BXB
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 May 2019 98,087 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 82,062 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 82,059 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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 emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 64,677 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,591 miles

Both front lower arms rear vertical bushes split .

Cracks to outer wall of O/S/R tyre (perished)

Different size tyres fitted to front & rear axles .

N/S/F tyre worn very low on inner & outer edges .

N/S/R tyre worn low (2mm)

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

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge .

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

Slight blow from exhaust front flexi pipe .

Slight corrosion to N/S front to rear brake pipe .

Fail 27 Jun 2016 55,564 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front lower arms rear vertical bushes split .

Cracks to outer wall of O/S/R tyre (perished)

Different size tyres fitted to front & rear axles .

N/S/F tyre worn very low on inner & outer edges .

N/S/R tyre worn low (2mm)

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

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge .

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

Slight blow from exhaust front flexi pipe .

Slight corrosion to N/S front to rear brake pipe .

Pass 1 Jul 2015 52,442 miles

Both rear tyres worn low .

Fail 1 Jul 2015 52,442 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear tyres worn low

Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,631 miles

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

Oil leak

intermittant fault with SRS light

n/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly split

o/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly split

play o/s/f top mount when vehicle is raised of ground

Fail 1 Jul 2014 49,629 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly split

o/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly split

play o/s/f top mount when vehicle is raised of ground

Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,149 miles

air bag has intermtant fault

Fail 12 Jun 2013 47,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracked & worn

Fail 6 Jun 2012 43,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r & o/s/r wheels slightly binding

o/s & n/s front tyres worn & very cracked in sidewalls

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,437 miles

N/S/F & N/S/R tyres worn low .

Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,818 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,930 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 May 2008 27,055 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 21,795 miles

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

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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WP53 BXB is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WP53 BXB, 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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WP53 BXB is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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