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WP53 LBJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

58,853 mi
Last recorded58,853 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 LBJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 58,853 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 58,829 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 55,611 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 50,124 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Advise slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Kurbel scuffing outer tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 46,407 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 43,014 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 42,679 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 42,679 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 42,005 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 40,039 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 40,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 37,550 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 35,218 miles

rear brake pipes corroded (above R axle)(both sides)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 35,217 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlight images blurred (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake pipes corroded (above R axle)(both sides)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 33,387 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 33,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 31,581 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 29,578 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2013 27,465 miles

o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,923 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2011 21,975 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 18,798 miles

brake pads

Pass 6 Jan 2009 16,463 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 16,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 13,371 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 9,782 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 9,776 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 LBJ 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 74.1%.

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

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