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WV04 AHC

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,301 mi
Last recorded68,301 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,301 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 68,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,921 miles

engine management lamp on prior to test

front exhaust deteriorated / flexi section

Fail 18 Apr 2017 62,844 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine management lamp on prior to test

front exhaust deteriorated / flexi section

unable to test wipers due to lack of washer fluid

Pass 13 Apr 2016 52,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush cracking

Nearside Front Tyre close to limits

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush cracking

Fail 13 Apr 2016 52,660 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush cracking

Nearside Front Tyre close to limits

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,918 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

play in both front lower wishbone rear bushes

Fail 7 Apr 2015 41,913 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

play in both front lower wishbone rear bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2014 40,077 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 40,077 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 37,622 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 37,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,675 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,021 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 27,623 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,889 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 19,835 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 15,090 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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WV04 AHC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AHC, 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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WV04 AHC is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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