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WV54 FAJ

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,278 mi
Last recorded104,278 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 FAJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 104,278 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 99,775 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 99,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

No visible locking devices on calipers

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

Parking brake travel a little excessive

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 93,230 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 84,428 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 77,150 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 72,768 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 69,014 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 65,384 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 53,216 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2007 53,216 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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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WV54 FAJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WV54 FAJ, 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 WV54 FAJ registered?

WV54 FAJ is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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