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WR54 HBE

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,775 mi
Last recorded44,775 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 HBE
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 44,775 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 39,609 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 34,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 25,928 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 22,179 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 22,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring broken (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 21,786 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 21,786 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 21,327 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 21,025 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 21,024 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))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 20,911 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 20,910 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 20,462 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 20,056 miles

Front & Rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 23 Oct 2014 19,575 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front registration plate damaged but likely to be misread

perish marks/cracks in rear tyres.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 19,575 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front registration plate damaged but likely to be misread

perish marks/cracks in rear tyres.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 18,235 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

perish marks/cracks in rear tyres.

power steering/auxillary belt deteriorated [cracks]

Pass 17 Oct 2012 17,144 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 15,255 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 13,562 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 11,944 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 9,605 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 7,221 miles

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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WR54 HBE is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WR54 HBE, 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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WR54 HBE is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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