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BV05 DWA

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,428 mi
Last recorded53,428 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 DWA
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 53,428 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 50,386 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 48,183 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 48,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 45,570 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 45,570 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 42,286 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 42,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 39,248 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 37,624 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 37,624 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 35,108 miles

HEAD LAMP LENSES FADED.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 35,108 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HEAD LAMP LENSES FADED.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 33,289 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 31,140 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 28,075 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 28,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 24,925 miles

Front engine mounting bracket missing (6.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,925 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 21,563 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 20,469 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,532 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,272 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 16,486 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 14,214 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 12,201 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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BV05 DWA is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BV05 DWA, 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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BV05 DWA is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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