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WP53 LBN

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,230 mi
Last recorded86,230 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 LBN
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 86,230 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 86,229 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 80,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

alternator belt in very poor condition

coolant leak

front bumper damage

front fog lamp offside damage

Fail 27 Feb 2013 80,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

alternator belt in very poor condition

coolant leak

front bumper damage

front fog lamp offside damage

Pass 17 Feb 2012 68,128 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

airbag warning light on

Fail 16 Feb 2012 68,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

airbag warning light on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,254 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 60,242 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,727 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 45,531 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 36,777 miles

front pads

offside front tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2007 26,767 miles

N/S/F tyre 1.6mm on edge

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

N/S/R seat belt not tested due to child seat being fitted.

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Very slight play in both ends of the steering rack.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 26,767 miles

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

N/S/R seat belt not tested due to child seat being fitted.

Very slight play in both ends of the steering rack.

N/S/F tyre 1.6mm on edge

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 LBN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LBN, 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 LBN is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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