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WV04 KMM

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,234 mi
Last recorded110,234 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 KMM
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 110,234 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 104,563 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 97,590 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 89,356 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 80,280 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 80,262 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow at front (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 70,716 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 66,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 60,841 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 60,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 54,716 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav in zone "B" ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine warning lamp on dash (eml)

front exhaust flexi joint corroded

nearside front brake discs and pads have been over heated

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre tread cracking and cut on inner sidewall

signs of a gearbox oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2017 54,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine warning lamp on dash (eml)

front exhaust flexi joint corroded

nearside front brake discs and pads have been over heated

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre tread cracking and cut on inner sidewall

signs of a gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2016 47,067 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

eml on

Fail 19 Aug 2016 47,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing no tested (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven parking brake (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven service brake (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low compared to osf (3.5.1g)

both front tyres outer edges nearly bald

eml on

Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,479 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 37,447 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 34,292 miles

oil leaking from drive shft oil seal

Fail 20 May 2013 34,285 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leaking from drive shft oil seal

unable to open tail gate

Pass 23 May 2012 32,266 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 30,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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 4 May 2011 30,713 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 29,221 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 May 2010 29,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,149 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,234 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 17,307 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 KMM is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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