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WV04 KMZ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

60,853 mi
Last recorded60,853 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 KMZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 60,853 miles

Both Headlamps are misty.

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 60,640 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both Headlamps are misty.

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 51,787 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 51,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s o/s (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush is split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light lit on the dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 49,027 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 49,027 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not fixed (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light lit on the dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 47,231 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 47,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on outer sill within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 44,276 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 38,679 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,704 miles

Offside front brake slight binding

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,034 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,524 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,481 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,177 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,367 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 32,367 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,784 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,313 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,105 miles

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

slight play nearside steering arm (under load)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 23,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

slight play nearside steering arm (under load)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,127 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 14,818 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 KMZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KMZ, 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 KMZ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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