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CA05 VEW

2005 Daewoo Kalos

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,203 mi
Last recorded96,203 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Kalos49,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 VEW
MakeDaewoo
ModelKalos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 96,203 miles

headlights discoloured

Fail 24 Jan 2020 96,203 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

headlights discoloured

Pass 18 Dec 2018 85,856 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 85,852 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 85,444 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 84,822 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 84,822 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,548 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 80,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,089 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 76,087 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 70,899 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,183 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 66,183 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 89,930 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 59,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,728 miles

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 23 Aug 2010 47,573 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 34,510 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 34,510 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,901 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 21,901 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CA05 VEW is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 CA05 VEW, 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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CA05 VEW is a 2005 Daewoo Kalos, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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