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WV04 AFY

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,262 mi
Last recorded110,262 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 AFY
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 110,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre split / o/s/f outer door handle broken / play to n/s/f top strut mount

Fail 27 Jun 2015 110,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre split / o/s/f outer door handle broken / play to n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 8 Jul 2014 102,869 miles

o/s/f seatbelt stalk loose

Fail 8 Jul 2014 102,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f seatbelt stalk loose

Pass 26 Feb 2013 90,918 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 90,907 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 77,605 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 77,605 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Oil leak from oil filter

Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,739 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 58,739 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 49,929 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall begining to perish

Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,841 miles

rear registration plate begining to deteriorate

Fail 4 Mar 2009 43,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear registration plate begining to deteriorate

Pass 27 Feb 2008 35,253 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,234 miles

front and rear suspension arm bushes starting to separate.

slight front brake judder from nearside.

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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WV04 AFY 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 WV04 AFY, 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 WV04 AFY registered?

WV04 AFY is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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