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WV54 YAA

2004 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,603 mi
Last recorded96,603 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Kalos48,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 YAA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 96,603 miles

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

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2020 83,827 miles

clutch and gearbox noisey

Fail 30 Sep 2020 83,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch and gearbox noisey

Pass 26 Sep 2019 70,882 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 58,618 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 51,058 miles

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

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

e.m.lamp on.

n/s/f tyre perishing.

Fail 18 Oct 2017 51,052 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill. (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

e.m.lamp on.

n/s/f tyre perishing.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 50,905 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Fail 5 Oct 2016 50,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2015 49,789 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 49,789 miles

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

Service brake indicates brake bind both rear (3.7.D.2a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 47,655 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 47,655 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 43,805 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,315 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Oct 2012 39,315 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,372 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 22 Sep 2010 30,617 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 27,098 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,964 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,388 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 16,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn outer tread below 1.6mm.

nearside rear tyre punctured.

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 YAA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WV54 YAA, 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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WV54 YAA is a 2004 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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