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WR54 VHW

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

57,504 mi
Last recorded57,504 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 VHW
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 57,504 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 56,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 55,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 55,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 54,057 miles

Both headlamps hazy

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Oct 2020 54,057 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps hazy

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2019 51,702 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel flap does not close securely

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,893 miles

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, perishing and has a nail in tread near edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 49,866 miles

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

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

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

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, perishing and has a nail in tread near edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,415 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 48,415 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,220 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 48,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,504 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,180 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 41,180 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,317 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 36,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 33,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,142 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,143 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 24,783 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 24,565 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 20,562 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 16,170 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
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WR54 VHW is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WR54 VHW, 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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What year was WR54 VHW registered?

WR54 VHW is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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