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BF05 VWM

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,917 mi
Last recorded95,917 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VWM
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 95,917 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 85,933 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 85,932 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 76,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 70,849 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 70,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,747 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 64,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 58,753 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,253 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 55,192 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,238 miles

sump corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,023 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,814 miles

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

nearside front tyrew outer edge worn close to limit

Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,422 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 42,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BF05 VWM is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BF05 VWM, 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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BF05 VWM is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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