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WP53 KJA

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,512 mi
Last recorded73,512 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 KJA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 73,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 67,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres on 3mm

Nearside rear brake starting to bind

Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 7 May 2010 61,166 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 55,619 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 48,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2008 48,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 39,042 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 39,042 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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 KJA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP53 KJA, 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 WP53 KJA registered?

WP53 KJA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is WP53 KJA safe to buy?

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