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AJ54 UTU

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,838 mi
Last recorded31,838 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 UTU
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 31,838 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 31,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 25,690 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 21,589 miles

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 17,822 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 16,460 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 15,955 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 15,459 miles

o/s rear tyre is underinflated

rear axle beam is corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

o/s front steering arm / rack end has slight play in ball joint

Fail 31 Oct 2011 15,459 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

o/s front steering arm / rack end has slight play in ball joint

o/s rear tyre is underinflated

rear axle beam is corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2010 14,075 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 12,876 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Oct 2008 11,545 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 9,572 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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AJ54 UTU is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Daewoo Kalos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 49,069 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 AJ54 UTU, 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 21 years old, this Daewoo Kalos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ54 UTU is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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