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WR04 RUJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,538 mi
Last recorded87,538 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 RUJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 87,538 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 86,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 86,843 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 86,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 86,229 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 6 Sep 2017 86,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Jun 2016 77,776 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

inner front brake pads look worn.

nearside front fog lamp inoperative.

nearside front suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,405 miles

Oil leak

nearside front fog lamp inoperative.

nearside front suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 66,713 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated.

Fail 21 Jun 2013 66,713 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,615 miles

A/C compressor wireing broken

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

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,018 miles

Oil leak

centre stop bulb inoperative.

engine sump excessively corroded.

nearside front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated.

nearside front wiper blade fouling on screen edge.

nearside no. plate lamp discoloured.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,905 miles

engine oil leak.

engine sump excessively corroded.

nearside front suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated.[rear bush.

nearside front wiper blade hitting screen edge.

slight perish marks/cracks in offside rear inner tyre wall.

Fail 16 Jun 2010 53,905 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

engine oil leak.

engine sump excessively corroded.

nearside front suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated.[rear bush.

nearside front wiper blade hitting screen edge.

slight perish marks/cracks in offside rear inner tyre wall.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 49,294 miles

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

engine sump corroded.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 49,294 miles

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

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

centre stop bulb inoperative.

engine sump corroded.

nearside front wiper blade hitting screen edge.

nearside rear tyre punctured and worn outer tread near 1.6mm.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,135 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 40,135 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 31,983 miles

coolant level low.

front brake pad worn.

inner brake disc slightly worn.

slight front brake judder.

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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WR04 RUJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WR04 RUJ, 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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WR04 RUJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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