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BL54 TGO

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Green Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

99,526 mi
Last recorded99,526 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 TGO
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 99,526 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 92,522 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 86,117 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS most rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated NS&OS (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated NS&OS (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 86,084 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective NS&OS (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended stuck under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play NS&OS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS most rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated NS&OS (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated NS&OS (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 79,921 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS&OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 79,906 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake fluid leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS&OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 74,626 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS MOST REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 74,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS MOST REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 69,428 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 69,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 66,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing bald on edges ... nsf worst (5.2.3 (e))

Front cannot clearly see some brake pads to assess wear

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead damaged ... advise repair soon... tyre still seated ok (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 66,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing bald on edges ... nsf worst (5.2.3 (e))

Front cannot clearly see some brake pads to assess wear

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead damaged ... advise repair soon... tyre still seated ok (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,442 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides … bushes starting to perish slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 64,442 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides … bushes starting to perish slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 61,428 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 61,428 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 59,904 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 57,293 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 57,293 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 53,450 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 49,645 miles

noise under bonnet when steering on full lock

Fail 4 Mar 2015 49,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

noise under bonnet when steering on full lock

Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,983 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 41,091 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 36,832 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 33,136 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,980 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 28,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 23,952 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 16,741 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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BL54 TGO is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Green with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BL54 TGO, 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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BL54 TGO is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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