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WP53 TJZ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,047 mi
Last recorded88,047 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 TJZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 88,047 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm remaining. badly cracked/perished showing a 2011 date code! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. advise further monitoring (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover and sump areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level is very low! advise top up or service

rear wiper blade is split!

Fail 13 Feb 2019 88,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp lense requires cleaning/polishing! (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushing has excessive displacement from housing! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp lense requires cleaning/polishing! (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm remaining. badly cracked/perished showing a 2011 date code! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. advise further monitoring (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover and sump areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level is very low! advise top up or service

offside front windscreen washer jet is partially blocked!

rear wiper blade is split!

Pass 19 Jan 2018 79,266 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 79,266 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 73,052 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 68,251 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 63,903 miles

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

slight bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 7 Feb 2014 58,723 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 58,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 53,962 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 43,996 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 43,996 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,234 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,249 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 36,453 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 19,642 miles

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
Full Daewoo Kalos reliability report

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WP53 TJZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 TJZ, 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 TJZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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