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WR54 VJF

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,805 mi
Last recorded98,805 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 VJF
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 98,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 May 2016 98,805 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 78,252 miles

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 7 Nov 2014 78,252 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 2 Dec 2013 65,846 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,779 miles

Nearside rear main axle bush has slight deteriation

Fail 16 Nov 2012 61,778 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear main axle bush has slight deteriation

Nearside rear tyre has 2x nails in the tread which are repairable

Pass 25 Nov 2011 57,325 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front tyre has wear on the inner edge

Offside wing mirror glass is cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2010 53,859 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 53,859 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,083 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 51,083 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 47,729 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 27,884 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 27,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VJF is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

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

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