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BJ05 UWT

2005 Daewoo Kalos

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,535 mi
Last recorded68,535 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UWT
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 68,535 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Offside Front Top suspension strut bush has slight play

Fail 28 Apr 2018 68,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Bottom Balljoint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Offside Front Top suspension strut bush has slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,515 miles

Front Inner steering inner joint play both

Fail 13 Apr 2017 61,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Inner steering inner joint play both

Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,631 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 58,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 54,723 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 54,717 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 49,832 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,284 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,395 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,619 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 31,397 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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BJ05 UWT is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ05 UWT, 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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BJ05 UWT is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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