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AO05 JTX

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,688 mi
Last recorded59,688 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 JTX
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 59,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroding, greased/waxed in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 59,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroding, greased/waxed in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 46,152 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 43,530 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 38,692 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 35,023 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 34,673 miles

Front inner brake pads worn

Pass 2 May 2018 34,259 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 May 2017 33,900 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear tyre's wearing unevenly inside edge

Fail 24 May 2017 33,896 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Rear tyre's wearing unevenly inside edge

Pass 24 May 2016 33,364 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 33,363 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,798 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 32,070 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 31,119 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 29,904 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 28,950 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 28,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 26,775 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 24,158 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,605 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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AO05 JTX is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO05 JTX, 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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What year was AO05 JTX registered?

AO05 JTX is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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