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WP53 LBL

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

35,097 mi
Last recorded35,097 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 35,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

engine management light is on!

exhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER is slow to clear! see engine management light

Fail 12 Jan 2018 35,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lense is badly deteriorated! advise clean/polish (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lense is badly deteriorated! advise clean/polish (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

engine management light is on!

exhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER is slow to clear! see engine management light

Pass 12 Jan 2017 29,018 miles

engine management light is on!

Fail 12 Jan 2017 29,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

engine management light is on!

Pass 7 Jan 2016 24,143 miles

engine malfunction light on

Fail 7 Jan 2016 24,143 miles

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

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

engine malfunction light on

Pass 9 Jan 2015 22,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Fail 9 Jan 2015 22,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jan 2014 21,756 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres low tread

both rear tyres perrished

engine managment light on

Pass 18 Jan 2013 20,495 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 20,487 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 18,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 17,850 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 17,833 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 16,941 miles

Oil leak

front suspension arm bushes slightly deterioratede [rear bushes]

Fail 8 Jan 2010 16,941 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

front suspension arm bushes slightly deterioratede [rear bushes]

Pass 8 Jan 2009 15,766 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2008 12,577 miles

slight front brake judder.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 9,463 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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 LBL is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LBL, 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 LBL is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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